Gaming machine

专利摘要:
A gaming machine 300 includes an input device, a lower image display panel 141, and a motherboard 70. The 5 motherboard 70 executes processes of: (al) displaying a 29-option selection screen showing 29-option bonuses including a door 2 options on the lower image display panel 141; (a2) when the selection of the door 2 options is received by a switch, selectively executing a 2-option 10 game of executing a predetermined game and awarding a character to a player based on the result of the predetermined game or a 1-option game of immediately providing the game character to the player, and (a3) if the 1-option game is executed in (a2) when the selection 15 of the door 2 options is received by the switch, displaying an indication image along with the 29-option selection screen. r Ho LU uj C Ln A ZLW Lon-o = un t- C- CX 'It L LU CcO %C. Q= I- LI cc, >~ U ~,, -JI Ln >CLl3
公开号:AU2013200763A1
申请号:U2013200763
申请日:2013-02-13
公开日:2013-09-05
发明作者:Masumi Fujisawa；Kenta Kitamura；Susumu Mio；Makoto Miyawaki
申请人:Universal Entertainment Corp；Aruze Gaming America Inc；
IPC主号:A63F13-10

专利说明:
Australian Patents Act 1990 - Regulation 3.2 ORIGINAL COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT Invention Title Gaming machine The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me/us: P/00/oIlI 5102 [0001] CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 5 The present application claims priority from Japanese application No. 2012-032207, which was filed on February 16, 2012, the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference. 10 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a process based on an option selected from a 15 plurality of types of options by a player. 2. Description of Related Art [0003] An example of a known slot machine is disclosed by U.S. Laid-Open Patent Application No. 2011/0250947. This 20 slot machine operates in such a way that, when a player inserts a coin, bill or the like into an insertion slot of a slot machine and presses a spin button, symbols are scroll-displayed on a symbol display area provided on the front surface of a cabinet, and then the symbols are 25 automatically stopped. Based on the state of the stopped 1 a symbols, various prizes such as a bonus are established. [0004] Such a gaming machine represented by a known slot machine may execute a process (a player-selected bonus 5 game) based on an option selected by a player from a plurality of types of options (e.g., a plurality of types of bonus game) displayed. When a specific option is selected from the types of options, a result advantageous for the player (e.g., a game item advantageous for the 10 player is provided to the player) may occur. However, in the known gaming machine the player may not, be able to understand this and fail to get an opportunity to generate an advantageous result. [0005] 15 In consideration of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which is able to encourage a player to select a specific option when a result advantageous for the player is achieved by the selection of the specific option. 20 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention relates to a gaming machine including: an input device configured to receive an input 25 from a player; and a controller programmed to execute the 2 steps of: (al) displaying a selection screen showing a plurality of types of options including a first option on the display device; 5 (a2) when the selection of the first option from the plurality of types of options is received by the input device, selectively executing one of a first process of executing a predetermined game and providing a game item advantageous for the player to the player based on a 10 result of the predetermined game and a second process of immediately providing the game item to the player; and (a3) if the second process is executed in the step (a2) when the selection of the first option is received by the input device, displaying an image indicating the 15 execution of the second process along with the selection screen. [0007] According to the arrangement above, on the selection screen, one of the plurality of types of options is 20 selected by the player. When the first option is selected from the types of the options, the first process or the second process is selectively executed. In the first process, a predetermined game is executed and a game item (e.g., a game character) advantageous for the player is 25 awarded to the player based on the result of the game. In 3 the second process, the game item is immediately and unconditionally provided to the player. In other words, the second process is more advantageous for the player than the first process. 5 [0008] According to the arrangement above, furthermore, if the second process more advantageous for the player than the first process is executed when the first option is selected, an image indicating the execution of the second 10 process is displayed along with the selection screen. With this, when an advantageous result (acquisition of the game item) is achieved upon the selection of the first option, the player is encouraged to select a specific option. 15 [0009] The gaming machine of the present invention is arranged so that, the controller is arranged so that, the controller is programmed to, display the plurality of types of the options including a second option in addition 20 to the first option on the selection screen, and (a4) further execute the step of, when the selection of the second option among the plurality of types of the options is received by the input device, executing a benefit game on condition that the game item has been awarded to the 25 player in the step (a2). 4 [0010] According to the arrangement above, when the second option is selected, a benefit game (e.g., a roulette random determination game) is executed on condition that 5 the game item has been awarded to the player. As such, the game item is advantageous for the player because this triggers the execution of the benefit game. According to the arrangement above, when the game item is always provided upon the selection of the first option, an image 10 indicating the execution of the second process is displayed. This encourages the player to select the first option and obtain the game item, and then select the second option. [0011] 15 The gaming machine of the present invention is arranged so that, the game item is a game character, and the controller is programmed to: in the step (a3), display the game character as an image indicating the execution of the second process. 20 [0012] According to the arrangement above, because the game character obtained by the player upon the selection of the first option is displayed as an image indicating the selection of the second process, it is possible to display 25 an image that allows the player to easily recognize the 5 execution of the second process. [00131 The gaming machine of the present invention is arranged so that, there are a plurality of types of the 5 game character, and the controller is programmed to: in the step (al) , display, on the display device, the selection screen showing the plurality of types of the options including a plurality of types of the first option corresponding to the plurality of types of the game 10 character, respectively, in the step (a2), when the selection of one of the types of the first option is received by the input device, selectively execute one of the first process and the second process to provide the type of the game character 15 among the types of the game character corresponding to the selected type of the first option to the player, and in the step (a3), if the second process is executed in the step (a2) when the selection of one of the types of the first option is received by the input device, display 20 the game character to be provided to the player upon the execution of the second process, on the display device as an image indicating the execution of the second process. [0014] According to the arrangement above, when one of the 25 first options corresponding to the plurality of types of 6 the game character is selected by the player, the first or second process is executed to provide the game character corresponding to the selected first option to the player. If the second process is executed when one of the first 5 options is selected, the game character provided to the player in the second process is displayed as an image indicating the execution of the second process. This allows the player to understand which one of the characters can be immediately obtained, and easily grasp 10 the first option that should be selected from the plurality of types of first options (i.e,, the first option with which the character is immediately obtained after the selection). [0015] 15 The present invention makes it possible to provide a gaming machine which is able to encourage a player to select a specific option when a result advantageous for the player (result of acquisition of a game item) is achieved by the selection of the specific option. 20 BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] FIG. 1A shows an operation state of a gaming machine. FIG. 1B shows an example of a flowchart of a 29 25 option selection screen display process in the step ST6 of 7 the game control process shown in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1C shows an example of a flowchart of a ,selection game execution process in the step ST7 of the game control process shown in FIG. 1A. 5 FIG. 2 illustrates a functional flow of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 illustrates a functional flow of the gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the outline of a bonus 10 game. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the outline of the bonus game. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an indication effect. FIG. 7 illustrates a display screen of an indication 15 effect. FIG. 8 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. FIG. 9 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. 20 FIG. 10 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. FIG. 11 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. FIG. 12 illustrates a display screen of an 25 indication effect. 8 FIG. 13 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. FIG. 14 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. 5 FIG. 15 illustrates a display screen of an indication effect. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of an indication effect. FIG. 17 illustrates a BONUS-related table. FIG. 18 illustrates a random determination condition 10 table. FIG. 19 illustrates a random effect determination table. FIG. 20 shows a table of the incidence and the reliability of each effect. 15 FIG. 21 illustrates an effect random determination flow. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of an indication effect. FIG. 23 illustrates a WILD-related indication flow. FIG. 24 illustrates an indication occurrence table. 20 FIG. 25 illustrates the indication occurrence table. FIG. 26A illustrates an indication to dark change system table. FIG. 26B illustrates a random determination condition table. 25 FIG. 26C illustrates the random effect determination 9 table. FIG. 27 is a table of the incidences and the reliabilities of various effects. FIG. 28A illustrates an indication to dark change 5 system table. FIG. 28B illustrates a random determination condition table. FIG. 28C illustrates a random effect determination table. 10 FIG. 29 is a table of the incidences and the reliabilities of various effects. FIG. 30A shows a to door indication system table. FIG. 30B illustrates a random determination condition table. 15 FIG. 30C illustrates a random effect determination table. FIG. 31 a table of the incidences and the reliabilities of various effects. FIG. 32A illustrates a to door indication system 20 table. FIG. 32B illustrates a random determination condition table. FIG. 32C illustrates a random effect determination table. 25 FIG. 33 a table of the incidences and the 10 reliabilities of various effects. FIG. 34 is a block diagram of a gaming system. FIG. 35 is a block diagram of a PTS system. FIG. 36 is a block diagram of a PTS system. 5 FIG. 37 is a perspective view of a slot machine in the gaming machine. FIG. 38 illustrates a control layer in the gaming machine. FIG. 39 is an electrical block diagram of the gaming 10 machine. FIG. 40 illustrates a normal game symbol table. FIG. 41 illustrates a gaming terminal management table. FIG. 42 illustrates a game screen. 15 FIG. 43 illustrates bet lines. FIG. 44 illustrates a game screen. FIG. 45 illustrates reels on the game screen. FIG. 46 illustrates reels on the game screen. FIG. 47 illustrates reels on the game screen. 20 FIG. 48 illustrates a game screen. FIG. 49 illustrates a game screen. FIG. 50 illustrates a game screen. FIG. 51 illustrates a WIN meter. FIG. 52 shows a table indicating the relationship 25 between remaining count numbers and seconds. 11 FIG. 53 shows a table indicating the relationship between bet payout rates and seconds. FIG. 54 illustrates a sound volume switching touch button. 5 FIG. 55A shows a language switching touch button. FIG. 55B shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 55C shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 55D shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 55E shows the language switching touch button. 10 FIG. 55F shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 55G shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 55H shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 56 shows the lighting state of the language switching touch button. 15 FIG. 57 shows the language switching touch button. FIG. 58 illustrates a system font area. FIG. 59 illustrates a help screen. FIG. 60 illustrates a help button. FIG. 61 shows operation states of the control panel. 20 FIG. 62 illustrates displayed items. FIG. 63 illustrates displayed items. FIG. 64 illustrates displayed items. FIG. 65 illustrates displayed items. FIG. 66 shows an AUDIT screen. 25 FIG. 67 shows an AUDIT screen. 12 FIG. 68 shows an AUDIT screen. FIG. 69 illustrates display languages. FIG. 70 shows an AUDIT screen. FIG. 71 is a frontal view of the control panel. 5 FIG. 72 is a frontal view of the control panel. FIG. 73 is a frontal view of the control panel. FIG. 74 is a frontal view of the control panel. FIG. 75 is a frontal view of the control panel. FIG. 76 shows operation states of the control panel. 10 FIG. 77 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 78 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 79 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 80 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 81 shows operation states of the control panel. 15 FIG. 82 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 83 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 84 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 85 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 86 shows operation states of the control panel. 20 FIG. 87 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 88 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 89 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 90 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 91 shows operation states of the control panel. 25 FIG. 92 shows operation states of the control panel. 13 FIG. 93 shows operation states of the control panel. FIG. 94 is a flowchart of a normal game execution process. FIG. 95 is an operation flowchart of a mummy wild 5 feature. FIG. 96 illustrates an effect of the mummy wild feature. FIG. 97 illustrates an effect of the mummy wild feature. 10 FIG. 98 is an operation flowchart of a wolfman wild feature. FIG. 99 illustrates an effect of the wolfman wild feature. FIG. 100 is an operation flowchart of a vampire wild 15 feature. FIG. 101 illustrates an effect of the vampire wild feature. FIG. 102 is a flowchart of a 4-option pickup bonus game. 20 FIG. 103 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option pickup bonus game. FIG. 104 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option pickup bonus game. FIG. 105 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option 25 pickup bonus game. 14 FIG. 106 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option pickup bonus game. FIG. 107 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option pickup bonus game. 5 FIG. 108 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option pickup bonus game. FIG. 109 illustrates operation steps of the 4-option pickup bonus game. FIG. 110 is a flowchart of the Mummy BONUS game. 10 FIG. 111 illustrates operation steps of the Mummy BONUS game. FIG. 112 illustrates operation steps of the Mummy BONUS game. FIG. 113 illustrates operation steps of the Mummy 15 BONUS game. FIG. 114 illustrates operation steps of the Mummy BONUS game. FIG. 115 illustrates a free game counter. FIG. 116 is a flowchart of a Wolfman BONUS game. 20 FIG. 117 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman BONUS. FIG. 118 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman BONUS. FIG. 119 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman 25 BONUS. 15 FIG. 120 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman BONUS. FIG. 121 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman BONUS. 5 FIG. 122 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman BONUS. FIG. 123 illustrates operation steps of the Wolfman BONUS. FIG. 124 illustrates fixed wild and related 10 processes. FIG. 125 illustrates fixed wild and related processes. FIG. 126A shows a free game development indication effect table. 15 FIG. 126B shows the free game development indication effect table. FIG. 126C shows the free game development indication effect table. FIG. 127 is a flowchart of a Vampire BONUS game. 20 FIG. 128 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire BONUS. FIG. 129 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire BONUS. FIG. 130 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire 25 BONUS. 16 FIG. 131 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire BONUS. FIG. 132 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire BONUS. 5 FIG. 133 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire BONUS. FIG. 134 illustrates operation steps of the Vampire BONUS. FIG. 135 is a flowchart of a 29-option game. 10 FIG. 136 illustrates operation steps of the 29 option game. FIG. 137 illustrates operation steps of the 29 option game. FIG. 138 illustrates operation steps of the 29 15 option game. FIG. 139 illustrates operation steps of the 29 option game. FIG. 140 illustrates operation steps of the 29 option game. 20 FIG. 141 illustrates operation steps of the 29 option game. FIG. 142 illustrates operation steps of the 29 option game. FIG. 143 illustrates operation steps of the 29 25 option game. 17 FIG. 144 is a flowchart of a door 2 options bonus. FIG. 145 illustrates operation steps of the door 2 options bonus. FIG. 146 illustrates operation steps of the door 2 5 options bonus. FIG. 147 illustrates operation steps of the door 2 options bonus. FIG. 148 illustrates operation steps of the door 2 options bonus. 10 FIG. 149 is a flowchart of a mini game 1. FIG. 150 illustrates operation steps of the mini game 1. FIG. 151 illustrates operation steps of the mini game 1. 15 FIG. 152 illustrates operation steps of the mini game 1. FIG. 153 illustrates operation steps of the mini game 1. FIG. 154 illustrates operation steps of the mini 20 game 1. FIG. 155 illustrates operation steps of the mini game 1. FIG. 156 is a flowchart of a mini game 2. FIG. 157 illustrates operation steps of the mini 25 game 2. 18 FIG. 158 illustrates operation steps of the mini game 2. FIG. 159 illustrates an operation state of a 4-stage meter. 5 FIG. 160 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. FIG. 161 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. FIG. 162 illustrates an operation state of the 4 10 stage meter. FIG, 163 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. FIG. 164 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. 15 FIG. 165 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. FIG. 166 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. FIG. 167 illustrates an operation state of the 4 20 stage meter. FIG. 168 illustrates an operation state of the 4 stage meter. FIG. 169 is a flowchart of a 4-option game. FIG. 170 illustrates the operation steps of the 4 25 option game. 19 FIG. 171 illustrates the operation steps of the 4 option game. FIG. 172 illustrates the operation steps of the 4 option game. 5 FIG. 173 illustrates the operation steps of the 4 option game. FIG. 174 illustrates the operation steps of the 4 option game. FIG. 175 is a flowchart of a revival ghost bonus. 10 FIG. 176 illustrates operation steps of the revival ghost bonus. FIG. 177 illustrates operation steps of the revival ghost bonus. FIG. 178 illustrates operation steps of the revival 15 ghost bonus. FIG. 179 illustrates operation steps of the revival ghost bonus. FIG. 180 illustrates operation steps of the revival ghost bonus. 20 FIG. 181 illustrates operation steps of the revival ghost bonus. FIG. 182 is a flowchart of a roulette random determination game. FIG. 183 illustrates operation steps of the roulette 25 random determination game. 20 FIG. 184 illustrates operation steps of the roulette random determination game. FIG. 185 illustrates operation steps of the roulette random determination game. 5 FIG. 186 illustrates operation steps of the roulette random determination game. FIG. 187 illustrates operation steps of the roulette random determination game. FIG. 188 illustrates a character state table in a 10 top box in the roulette random determination game. FIG. 189 is a flowchart of a gamble game. FIG. 190 illustrates a screen in a gamble game. FIG. 191 illustrates operation steps of the gamble game. 15 FIG. 192 illustrates operation steps of the gamble game. FIG. 193 illustrates operation steps of the gamble game. FIG. 194 illustrates operation steps of the gamble 20 game. DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS [0017] The following will describe a gaming machine of the 25 present invention with reference to figures. 21 (Outline of Gaming Machine) As shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 300 executes a base game (normal game) and also executes a bonus game when a specific condition is established in the base game. 5 Furthermore, the gaming machine 300 is able to execute a bonus game selected from a plurality of types of bonus game by the player. On this account, the gaming machine 300 displays an selection screen in which the types of bonus game are shown as options, and receives the 10 selection of the bonus game by the player. When a specific bonus game is selected from the plural types of the bonus game, an effect advantageous for the player may occur. The gaming machine 300 shows an image (indication image) indicating the occurrence of such an advantageous 15 result. This makes it possible to encourage the selection of a specific option when the selection of the specific option results in a game result advantageous for the player (i.e., a result of acquisition of a game item). Details of this indication image will be given later. 20 [0018] To more specifically describe the gaming machine 300, as shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 300 is a multi player gaming machine in which a plurality of slot machines 10 that are gaming terminals are connected to a 25 center controller 200 (FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) to be able to 22 communicate with one another. The gaming machine 300 is able to run a base game such as a slot game at each slot machine 10 and run a common game at a common display device 700 or the like while synchronizing the slot 5 machines 10. The slot machines 10and the center controller 200 are connected wireless, by wires, or by both of them. A unit of bet amount may be a currency of a country or area such as dollar, yen, euro, or the like, or may be a game point used exclusively in a hole having the 10 gaming machine 300 or in the industry. [0019] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, the gaming machine 300 includes a switch (one of the switches of the control panel 30) receiving an input by the player, a 15 lower image display panel 141, and a motherboard 70 programmed to execute the processes (al) to (a3) of: (al) displaying, on the lower image display panel 141, a 29-option selection screen indicating a plurality of types of bonus game including a door 2 options game 20 (first option), i.e., 29-option bonuses; (a2) when the selection of the door 2 options game from the 29-option bonuses is received by the switch, selectively executing one of a 2-option game (first process) of running a predetermined game and awarding a 25 game item advantageous for the player (e.g., a game 23 character) based on the result of the predetermined game and a 1-option game (second process) of immediately awarding the game item to the player; and (a3) when the 1-option game is to be executed in 5 (a2) upon the receiving of the selection of the door 2 options game from the 29-option bonuses by the switch, displaying an image (hereinafter, indication image) indicating the execution of the 1-option game, along with the 29-option selection screen. 10 [0020] According to the arrangement above, on the 29-option selection screen, one of 29-option bonuses is selected by the player. When the door 2 options game is selected from the 29-option bonuses, one of the 2-option game and the 1 15 option game is selectively executed. In this regard, in the 2-option game, a predetermined game is executed and a game item advantageous for the player (e.g., a game character) is awarded based on the result of the predetermined game. Although not particularly limited, 20 the content of the predetermined game may be the selection of one of a plurality of (e.g., two) door icons (selection targets) displayed on the lower image display panel 141 by the player, for example. In this case, based on the player's selection (e.g., when the player selects a 25 winning door icon), a game item is awarded to the player. 24 [0021] The game item is an item that produces a particular game effect in the execution of a game. Although the game item in the present embodiment is a game character 5 (hereinafter, character), the game item may be a different type of game item such as an instrument such as sword, saber, and protector. In the present embodiment, the game effect to be generated is, for example, the execution of a benefit game (e.g., roulette random determination game) on 10 condition that the player has a game item. The game effect to be generated may be another game effect such as the increase in the payout amount at the time of awarding the payout. [0022] 15 In the meanwhile, in the 1-option game, the game item is immediately (unconditionally) awarded to the player. In short, the 1-option game is more advantageous for the player than the 2-option game. According to the arrangement above, when the selection of the door 2 20 options game results in the execution of the 1-option game that is more advantageous for the player than the player 2-option game, an image indicating the execution of this 1-option game is displayed along with the 29-option selection screen. With this, when the selection of the 25 door 2 option results in a result advantageous for the 25 player (i.e., the acquisition of a character), the player is encouraged to select the door 2 options game. [0023] Note that, the common game may be run in place of 5 the base game, or the base game and the common game may be simultaneously run. Furthermore, while in the present embodiment the gaming machine 300 includes the center controller 200 in addition to the slot machines 10, the disclosure is not limited to this arrangement. The gaming 10 machine 300 may be arranged such that one or more slot machine 10 has the function of the center controller 200 and the slot machines 10 are connected to be able to communicate with one another. Alternatively, the gaming machine may be a single slot machine 10. 15 [0024] (Outline of Gaming Machine: Definitions) The slot machine 10 above is a kind of the gaming terminals in the gaming machine 300. Although the present embodiment deals with the slot machine 10 as an example of 20 the gaming terminal, the disclosure is not limited to this and any type of device having a terminal controller that is able to independently run a base game may be used as the gaming terminal. [0025] 25 The base game in the present embodiment is run by 26 the slot machine 10. The base game is a slot game of rearranging a plurality of symbols 501. The base game is not limited to the slot game but is any type of games capable of being independently run at a gaming terminal 5 such as the slot machine 10. In other words, the base game is a game in contrast to the common game. For example, a normal game and a bonus game that are described later are types of the base game. [0026] 10 The rearrangement of the symbols in the slot game is performed on the lower image display panel 141. The slot game includes a process of running a normal game of rearranging symbols on the lower image display panel 141 on condition that a gaming value is bet and awarding a 15 normal payout based on the rearranged symbols, a process of running a bonus game of rearranging symbols with the assumption that the payout rate is higher than that of the normal game when the rearranged symbols achieve a predetermined condition and awarding a bonus payout based 20 on the rearranged symbols, and a process of executing a rescue process when a rescue start condition is established. [0027] Symbols 501 are constituted by a specific symbol 503 25 and a normal symbol 502. In other words, the symbol 501 27 is a superordinate concept to the specific symbol 503 and the normal symbol 502. The specific symbol 503 includes a wild symbol 503a and a trigger symbol 503b. The wild symbol 503a can be used as a substitute for any type of 5 the symbol 501. The trigger symbol 503b is a symbol that triggers at least the execution of the bonus game. For example, the trigger symbol 503b functions as a trigger to shift the normal game to various types of the bonus game. [0028] 10 The trigger symbol 503b may function as a trigger of increase in the number of the specific symbols 503 in the bonus game, i.e., increase in the number of the specific symbols 503 of at least one of the trigger symbol 503b and the wild symbol 503a. Furthermore, the trigger symbol 15 503b may function as a trigger of increase in the number of times to run the bonus game. [0029] A coin, a bill, or electrically valuable information corresponding to these is used as a gaming value. The 20 gaming value may be a game point not related to any monetary value. The coin may be a medal used exclusively for games. It is to be noted that the gaming value in the disclosure is not limited to these, and for example a medal, a token, electric money or the like can be adopted. 25 Further, a later-described ticket with a barcode is also 28 used. [0030] The bonus game is equivalent to a feature game. In the present embodiment, there are at least four types of 5 the bonus games. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, there are four types of the bonus game, namely, "Franken BONUS", "Mummy BONUS", "Wolfman BONUS", and "Vampire BONUS". These types of the bonus games are selectable in a 4-option pickup bonus game, and the shifting to each 10 type is performed by the selection by the player. The 4 option pickup bonus game is run when three trigger symbol 503b appear (are rearranged) in a normal game. [0031] The Franken BONUS is a 29-option bonus using the top 15 box 12, the lower image display panel 141 or the like of the slot machine 10. In the Franken BONUS, as shown in FIG. 5, one of a fixed payout, a door 2 options game, a mini game 1, a mini game 2, and END is selectable. Details will be given later. 20 [0032] As shown in FIG. 4, the Mummy BONUS is a 5-option pick bonus. The Mummy BONUS is a fixed-credit bonus and occurs only once. Furthermore, the Mummy BONUS may develop into the Franken BONUS at the end of the bonus. 25 The Wolfman BONUS is a free game and develops into the 29 Franken BONUS at the end of the bonus. The Vampire BONUS is a 6-option pickup bonus and a fixed-credit bonus. The Vampire BONUS ends when the END occurs and is repeated eight times at the maximum. The Vampire BONUS may develop 5 into the Franken BONUS. Furthermore, the Vampire BONUS may develop into the Franken BONUS at the end of the bonus. [0033] In addition to the above, another type of the bonus game is an expand wild feature. This bonus game occurs in 10 a mystery effect (i.e., no bonus symbol appears on the reel 3), and shifts to various types of wild bonus. The types of the wild bonus are a mummy wild feature (expand wild feature 1), a wolfman wild feature (expand wild feature 2), and a vampire wild feature (expand wild 15 feature 3) . The mummy wild feature is a bonus game of changing symbols on one row or plural rows to Wild. The wolfman wild feature is a bonus game of changing one or more symbol to the Wild and executing an after-scattering process. The vampire wild feature is a bonus game of 20 changing one or more symbol to the Wild and executing a before-scattering process. Details of the various types of the bonus game above will be described later. [0034] While the bonus game in the present embodiment is 25 described as games with the names described above, the 30 bonus game is not limited to them but is any type of game as long as the gaming state is more advantageous than that of the normal game. Other types of the bonus game may be employed as long as the gaming state is advantageous for 5 the player, i.e., the gaming state is more advantageous than that of the normal game. For example, in the bonus game, various states such as a state in which more gaming values can be achieved as compared to the normal game, a state in which the probability of obtaining a gaming value 10 is higher than the probability in the normal game, and a state in which the number of consumed gaming values is smaller than in the normal game are achieved independently or in combination. [0035] 15 A free game is a game which is executable with a smaller amount of gaming values bet than in the normal game. The expression "executable with a smaller amount of gaming value bet "i includes a case where an amount of gaming values bet is zero. Therefore, the free game may 20 be a game which is run without betting a gaming value and the gaming value is paid out for an amount corresponding to rearranged symbols 501. In other words, the free game may be a game that starts even if no gaming value is consumed. On the other hand, the normal game is run on 25 condition that a gaming value is bet, and is a game of 31 paying out gaming value for an amount corresponding to rearranged symbols 501. In other words, the normal game is a game that starts with the consumption of the gaming value. 5 [0036] The term "rearrangement" indicates that the a symbols 501 are rearranged after the arrangement of the symbols 501 is dismissed. The term "arrangement" indicates a state in which the symbols 501 are visually 10 recognizable by an external player. [0037] The phrase "normal payout based on the rearranged symbols 501" indicates a normal payout corresponding to a winning combination resulting from the rearrangement. The 15 phrase "bonus payout based on the rearranged symbols 501" indicates a bonus payout corresponding to a winning combination resulting from the rearrangement. It is noted that the term "winning combination" indicates that a prize is established. Details of the winning combination will 20 be given later. [0038] Examples of "a condition in which the payout rate is higher than in the normal game" include the execution of a free game, increase in the number of the wild symbol 503a 25 and the trigger symbol 503b, and the execution of a game 32 using a symbol table. Examples of "rescue start condition" includes a case where the normal game is excessively repeated, i.e., the normal game is repeated for a predetermined number or more of times and a case 5 where the total amount of obtained payout is excessively small, i.e., the obtained normal payout and bonus payout is smaller than a predetermined amount after a single player repeats the game for a predetermined number or more of times. The rescue process is a process to relieve 10 players. Examples of the rescue process include the execution of a free game, the increase in the number of the wild symbol 503a and the trigger symbol 503b, the execution of a game using a substituted symbol table, and the awarding of an insurance payout. 15 [0039] (Outline of Gaming Machine: Other Arrangements) As shown in FIG. 1A, in the gaming machine 300, the motherboard 70 is programmed to display, in (al), 29 option bonuses including "END (second option)" along with 20 the door 2 options game on the 29-option selection screen, and (a4) when the selection of "END" from the 29-option bonuses is received by the switch, execute a benefit game on condition that the game item has been awarded to the player in (a2). 25 [0040] 33 According to the arrangement above, when "END" is selected, the benefit game is executed on condition that the game item has been awarded to the player. The benefit game is a game executed on condition that the a specific 5 condition (i.e., the player has obtained the game item) has been established. A non-limiting example of the benefit game in the present embodiment is a roulette random determination game. As such, the game item is advantageous for the player because this triggers the 10 execution of the roulette random determination game. According to the arrangement above, when the game item is always awarded upon the selection of the door 2 options game, the indication image is displayed. It is therefore possible to encourage the player to select the door 2 15 options game, obtain the game item, and then select the "END". As a result, the roulette random determination game is executed by the gaming machine 300. The process in case of the selection of "END" (selection game execution process) will be described later with reference 20 to FIG. 135 and FIG. 183 to FIG. 187. [0041] The game item is a character and the motherboard 70 is programmed to display the indication image as a character in (a3) above. 25 [0042] 34 According to this arrangement, because the character obtained by the player upon the selection of the door 2 options game is displayed as an indication image, the displayed indication image allows the player to easily 5 recognize the content of the indication. Details of the display of the character as the indication image will be given later with reference to FIGs. 143 (a), (b) , and (c). [0043] There are a plurality of types of characters. In the 10 gaming machine 300, the motherboard 70 displays, in (al) above, a 29-option selection screen showing 29-option bonuses including a plurality of (e.g., three) door 2 options games corresponding to respective types of characters on the lower image display panel 14. 15 [0044] The door 2 options game is a game to provide a character to the player. As the three types of the door 2 options games, "Mummy door 2 options game", "Wolfman door 2 options game", and "Vampire door 2 options game" are 20 prepared. The "Mummy door 2 options game" is a door 2 options game for providing a Mummy character to the player. The "Wolfman door 2 options game" is a door 2 options game for providing a Wolfman character to the player. The "Vampire door 2 options game" is a door 2 options game for 25 providing a Vampire character to the player. 35 [0045] In (a2) above, when the selection of one of door 2 options games is received by the switch, the motherboard 70 selectively executes the 2-option game or the 1-option 5 game to provide the character corresponding to the selected door 2 options game among the types of characters to the player. In (a3) above, if in (a2) the 1-option game is to be executed when the selection of one of the door 2 options games is received, the character provided 10 to the player as a result of the execution of the 1-option game is displayed as an indication image on the lower image display panel 141. [00461 According to this arrangement, when one of the door 15 2 options games corresponding to the respective types of characters is selected by the player, the 1-option game or the 2-option game is executed to provide the character corresponding to the selected door 2 options game to the player. When the 1-option game is to be executed upon the 20 selection of one of the door 2 options games, the character to be provided to the player as a result of the 1-option game is displayed as an indication image. This allows the player to understand which one of the characters can be immediately obtained, and easily grasp 25 the door 2 options game that should be selected from the 36 door 2 options games (i.e., the door 2 options game with which the character is immediately obtained after the selection) . While in the present embodiment there are a plurality of types of characters provided to the player 5 and a plurality of types of door 2 options games, the type of the character provided to the player may be one and the type of the door 2 options game may also be one. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of roulette random determination games are associated with a plurality 10 of types of characters, respectively, and a roulette random determination game corresponding to the character that the player has been obtained is executed when "END" is selected. [0047] 15 (Outline of Gaming Machine: Game Control Operation) The following will describe an example of a game control operation (game control process) executed by the gaming machine 300 (main CPU 71 shown in FIG. 39) with reference to FIG. 1A to FIG. IC. The flowchart shown in 20 FIG. 1A is an example of the flowchart of the game control process. FIG. 1B shows an example of the flowchart of the 29-option selection screen display process in the step STG of the game control process shown in FIG. 1A. FIG. IC shows an example of the flowchart of the selection game 25 execution process in the step ST7 of the game control 37 process shown in FIG. 1A. [0048] Referring to FIG. lA, to begin with, the gaming machine 300 executes a base game (ST1). The gaming 5 machine 300 then determine whether a bonus is won (a bonus trigger has occurred) in the base game (ST2). When not wining the bonus (NO in ST2), the gaming machine 300 returns the process to the step STl and executes the base game again. On the other hand, in case of winning the 10 bonus (YES in ST2), the gaming machine 300 executes a four-option pickup bonus screen display process when a predetermined condition (e.g., the player has selected the BONUS PICK 4 OPTIONS shown in FIG. 4) is established (ST3). In this four-option pickup bonus screen display process, 15 the screen of the 4-option pickup bonus game (4-option pickup bonus game screen) in which the above-described four types of bonus games, i.e., "Franken bonus (29-option bonuses)", "Mummy BONUS", "Wolfman BONUS", and "Vampire BONUS" are shown as options is displayed. For example, 20 the 4-option pickup bonus game screen shown in FIG. 105 is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 37, FIG. 39). [0049] Then the gaming machine 300 determines whether on 25 the 4-option pickup bonus game screen the "Franken bonus", 38 i.e., the 29-option bonuses is selected (ST4) If it is determined that a bonus game different from the 29-option bonuses (i.e., "Mummy BONUS", "Wolfman BONUS" or "Vampire BONUS") is selected (NO in ST4), the gaming machine 300 5 executes the selected bonus game (ST5) The contents of the different bonus game has been described above. Thereafter, the gaming machine 300 goes back to the step ST1 and execute the normal game, proceeds to a later described step ST6, and so on. 10 [0050] In the meanwhile, when the 29-option bonuses is selected on the 4-option pickup bonus game screen (YES in ST4), the gaming machine 300 executes a 29-option selection screen display process (ST6). In this 29-option 15 selection screen display process, a 29-option selection screen showing 29-option bonuses as options is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 37 and FIG. 39). The 29-option selection screen is, for example, as shown in FIG. 137, a screen including icons corresponding to the 20 respective 29-option bonuses. The 29-option selection screen is displayed until the player selects one of the 29-option bonuses. When the player selects one of the 29 option bonuses, the gaming machine 300 executes a process (selection game execution process) of executing the 25 selected bonus game of the 29-option bonuses (ST7). 39 [0051] As described above, as shown in FIG. 5, the 29 option bonuses is constituted by fixed payouts (18types), door 2 options games (3 types) , a mini game 1 (1 type) 5 mini games 2 (2 types) and END (5 types). As described above, there are three types of door 2 options games, i.e., "Mummy door 2 options game", "Wolfman door 2 options game", and "Vampire door 2 options game". [0052] 10 In each door 2 options game, the 2-option game or the 1-option game is selectively executed. In the 2 option game, a plurality of (e.g., 2) door icons are displayed as selection targets, and a process of providing a character is executed only when a winning door icon, 15 which is one of the two door icons, is selected. In the 1-option game, a process of unconditionally and immediately providing a character to the player is executed. As such, because in the 1-option game a character is always provided to the player, the 1-option 20 game is more advantageous for the player than the 2-option game. When the door 2 options game is selected, usually the 2-option game is executed and the 1-option game is executed at a predetermined probability. [0053] 25 Thereafter, the gaming machine 300 determines 40 whether a 29-option bonuses end condition has been established (ST8) . When it is determined that the 29 option bonuses end condition has not been established (NO in ST8), the gaming machine 300 goes back to the step ST6 5 and executes the 29-option selection screen display process again. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 29-option bonuses end condition has been established (YES in ST8) , the gaming machine 300 executes a 29-option bonuses end process (ST9). In the 29-option 10 bonuses end process, for example, a predetermined initialize process of turning off later-described indication flags, canceling the provision of the character to the player, and so on is executed. [0054] 15 Now, referring to FIG. 1B, the 29-option selection screen display process in the step ST6 of the game control process shown in FIG. 1A will be described. To being with, the gaming machine 300 determines whether there is an indication flag which has been turned on (ST61). Each 20 indication flag is a flag which is turned on (in a later described step ST84 or the like) in case where the 1 option game is executed if the door 2 options game is selected from the 29-option bonuses. There are three types of indication flags, i.e., a Mummy indication flag, 25 a Wolfman indication flag, and a Vampire indication flag. 41 The Mummy indication flag is turned on when the 1-option game is executed upon the selection of the "Mummy door 2 options game". The Wolfman indication flag is turned on when the 1-option game is executed upon the selection of 5 the "Wolfman door 2 options game". The Vampire indication flag is turned on when the 1-option game is executed upon the selection of the "Vampire door 2 options game". [0055] When it is determined that there is a indication 10 flag having been turned on (YES in ST61), the gaming machine 300 specifies the character image corresponding to the indication flag having been turned on (ST62). For example, the gaming machine 300 (storage area of the slot machine 10) stores three types of character images, i.e., 15 a Mummy character image, a Wolfman character image, and a Vampire character image. When the Mummy indication flag has been turned on, the Mummy character image is specified in the three types of character images. When the Wolfman indication flag has been turned on, the Wolfman character 20 image is specified in the three types of character images. When the Vampire indication flag has been turned on, the Vampire character image is specified in the three types of character images. When more than one of the three types of indication flags have been turned on, all character 25 images corresponding to the indication flags having been 42 turned on are specified. [0056] Thereafter, the gaming machine 300 displays the 29 option selection screen on the lower image display panel 5 141 (FIG. 37 and FIG. 39) (ST63). In this step ST63, if the timing to display the character image has already come, the gaming machine 300 displays the character image specified in the step ST62 on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 37 and FIG. 39) as an indication image, 10 along with the 29-option selection screen. For example, the character image is synthesized with the 29-option selection screen when displayed. As described above, when the indication flag has been turned on, upon the selection of the door 2 options game from the 29-option bonuses, the 15 1-option game is always executed and the character is provided to the player. In such a case, , in the step ST63, the indication image is displayed along with the 29-option selection screen. This allows the player to understand that the character is always provided upon the selection 20 of the door 2 options game, and hence the selection of the door 2 options game is encouraged. Examples of the image display in the step ST63 are shown in FIGs. 143(a), (b), and (c). The character images enclosed by squares in FIGs. 143(a), (b), and (c) are the indication images. 25 [0057] 43 In the present embodiment, when the 1-option game is always executed upon the selection of the door 2 options game from the 29 options, the indication image is displayed with the 29-option selection screen at 5 predetermined intervals. For this reason, in the step ST63, the character image is displayed only when the display timing corresponding to the intervals has come. Alternatively, in the step ST63, the indication image is always displayed along with the 29-option selection screen. 10 Hereinafter, the display of the character image may be referred to as "1-option indication effect" or "showing character' s face". [0058] Thereafter, when the player selects one of the 29 15 option bonuses, the gaming machine 300 ends the 29-option selection screen display process and proceeds to the step ST7 (selection game execution process). [00591 On the other hand, when it is determined that none 20 of the indication flags has been turned on (NO in ST61), the gaming machine 300 displays the 29-option selection screen on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 37 and FIG. 39) (ST64). In this step ST64, the above-described indication image is not displayed and only the 29-option 25 selection screen is displayed. This is because the 1 44 option game is not always executed upon the selection of the door 2 options game from the 29-option bonuses. [0060] Now, referring to FIG. 1C, the selection game 5 execution process in the step ST7 of the game control process shown in FIG. 1A will be described. This selection game execution process is, as shown in FIG. 135, different among the games constituting the 29-option bonuses. The following will describe a selection game 10 execution process (door 2 options process) when the door 2 options game is selected, and will describe in particular a case where the Mummy door 2 options process when the Mummy door 2 options game is selected from the 29-option bonuses. Three types of door 2 options game icons shown 15 in FIG. 144, i.e., Mummy, Wolfman, and Vampire are displayed, and the Mummy door 2 options process is executed when the Mummy door 2 options game icon is selected. For the Wolfman door 2 options process and the Vampire door 2 options process, a process similar to the 20 Mummy door 2 options process described below is executed. [0061] To begin with, the gaming machine 300 determines whether the Mummy character has already been provided to the player (ST71) To do so, the gaming machine 300 25 stores information regarding a character provided to the 45 player, and determines whether the Mummy character has been provided to the player with reference to the information. When it is determined that the Mummy character has already been provided to the player (YES in 5 ST71), the gaming machine 300 ends this selection game execution process and proceeds to the step ST8 shown in FIG. 1. Alternatively, in place of this process, two door icons are displayed (ST79 described later) when the Mummy character has already been provided to the player, and the 10 lose process(later-described ST83) is executed with assumption that door icon selected by the player is always lose. On the other hand, when it is determined that the Mummy character has not been provided to the player (NO in ST71), the gaming machine 300 determines whether the Mummy 15 indication flag has been turned on (ST72). [0062] When it is determined that the Mummy indication flag has been turned on (YES in ST72), the gaming machine 300 turns off the Mummy indication flag (ST73) and executes a 20 process of the 1-option game (steps ST74 and 75). As described above, when the Mummy indication flag has been turned on, in the 29-option selection screen display process (ST6), the Mummy character image is displayed as the indication image along with the 29-option selection 25 screen. As indicated by this indication image, a process 46 of the 1-option game is executed to provide the Mummy character. The following will specifically describe the process of the 1-option game. [0063] 5 The gaming machine 300 executes a process of providing the Mummy character to the player (ST74). More specifically, the gaming machine 300 updates the information indicating the character having been provided to the player so that the information indicates that the 10 Mummy character is provided to the player. This information is referred to when determining whether to execute the roulette random determination game in the selection game execution process after the END is selected from the 29-option bonuses. Thereafter, the gaming 15 machine 300 displays, on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 37 and FIG. 39), a character icon (obtained character icon) that indicates, for example, the Mummy character shown in FIG. 145 (ST75). With this, the player is notified that the Mummy character has been obtained. 20 Thereafter, the gaming machine 300 ends the selection game execution process and proceeds to the step ST8 shown in FIG. 1. [0064] Now, the process when the result of the step ST72 is 25 NO will be described. When it is determined that the 47 Mummy indication flag has been turned off (NO in ST72), the gaming machine 300 determines whether the process is a first Mummy door 2 options process after the shifting to the 29-option bonus game (ST76). When it is determined 5 that the process is the first Mummy door 2 options process after the shifting to the 29-option bonus game (YES in ST76), the gaming machine 300 determines which one of the 2-option game and the 1-option game is to be executed (ST77). For example, the gaming machine 300 generates a 10 random number within a predetermined numerical range, and the execution of the 2-option game is selected when the random number falls within a specific range in the predetermined numerical range. On the other hand, the execution of the 1-option game is selected when the random 15 number does not fall within the specific range. [0065] The gaming machine 300 then determines, in the step ST77, whether the execution of the 1-option game has been selected (ST78). When the execution of the 1-option game 20 has been selected (YES in ST78), the gaming machine 300 proceeds to the above-described step S74 (i.e., executes the 1-option game). More specifically, as described above, after the Mummy character is provided to the player (ST74), the Mummy character icon is displayed (ST75), and then the 25 selection game execution process ends and the process 48 proceeds to the step ST8 shown in FIG. 1. [0066] On the other hand, when the execution of the 1 option game is not selected, i.e., the execution of the 2 s option game is selected (NO in ST78) , the gaming machine 300 executes the process of the 2-option game (later described steps ST79 to ST83). Also when it is determined that the process is not the first Mummy door 2 options process after the shifting to the 29-option bonus game (NO 10 in ST76), the gaming machine 300 executes the process of the 2-option game. [0067] The following will describe the process of the 2 option game. To begin with, the gaming machine 300 15 displays two door icons (icons showing closed door) side by side on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 37 and FIG. 39) (ST79). One of the door icons is a winning icon whereas the other one of the door icons is a losing icon. Which one of the two door icons is the wining icon is 20 determined each time the step ST79 is executed. The door icons are displayed so that the player cannot recognize which one of the icons is the winning icon. [0068] When the selection of one of the two door icons by 25 the player is received, the gaming machine 300 determines 49 whether the winning door icon is selected (ST80) It is noted that the steps ST79 and ST80 are equivalent to an example of the process of the predetermined game of the present invention. When it is determined that the winning 5 door icon is selected (YES in ST80), the gaming machine 300 execute processes similar to the steps S74 and S75 above (S81 and 982). More specifically, as described above, after the Mummy character is provided to the player (ST81), the Mummy character icon is displayed (ST82) 10 Thereafter, the gaming machine 300 ends this selection game execution process and proceeds to the step ST8 shown in FIG. 1. [0069] On the other hand, if it is determined that the 15 winning door icon is not selected (NO in ST80), the gaming machine 300 executes a lose process (ST83) In this lose process, for example, a process of awarding a fixed payout to the player or the like is executed. Thereafter, the gaming machine 300 determines which one of the 2-option 20 game and the 1-option game is to be executed in the next Mummy door 2 options process (Mummy door 2 options game ) (ST84). The determination is made in the same manner as the determination in the step ST77. Then the gaming machine 300 determines whether the execution of the 1 25 option game has been determined in the step ST84 (ST85). 50 [0070] When the execution of the 1-option game has been determined (YES in ST85), the gaming machine 300 turns on the Mummy indication flag (ST86). Thereafter, the gaming 5 machine 300 ends this selection game execution process and proceeds to the step ST8 of FIG. 1. When the execution of the 1-option game has not been determined, i.e., the execution of the 2-option game has been determined (NO in ST85), the gaming machine 300 ends the selection game 10 execution process while keeping the Mummy indication flag to be turned off (i.e., without executing the step ST86), and proceeds to the step ST8 of FIG. 1. [0071] As described above, according to the gaming machine 15 300 of the present embodiment, when the door 2 options game is selected from the 29-option bonuses while the 29 option selection screen is displayed, the indication image indicating execution of the 1-option game is displayed when the 1-option game is to be executed. This 20 allows the player to understand that the 1-option game is always executed and the character is always obtained upon the selection of the door 2 options game, and hence the player is encouraged to select the door 2 options game. While there are three types of door 2 options games, the 25 indication image is a character image corresponding to one 51 type of the door 2 options game, the selection of which always results in the execution of the 1-option game. With this, it is possible to notify the player which one of the three types of the door 2 options games should be 5 selected. [0072] While the game control process above is executed by a slot machine 10 in the gaming machine 300, at least a part of the process may be executed by the center 10 controller 200 (FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) Furthermore, the game control process is a mere example. The order of the steps may be altered, at least one of the steps may not be executed, and at least one of the steps may be replaced with another step. 15 [0073] (Indication Effect) The details of the indication effects of the bonus of the gaming machine 300 will be given. As shown in FIG. 6, the indication effects of the bonus includes a common 20 indication effect and an individual indication effect. The common indication effect is a former stage indication effect that appears first after the start of the variable display of the symbols 501, i.e., after the start of the rotation of the reels. The common indication effects 25 include three types of the indication effects, namely a 52 silhouette indication effect (FIG. 7), a red window indication effect (FIG. 8), a tomb indication effect (FIG. 9) . These types of the common indication effect are executed when it is randomly determined that the 5 indication is to be executed, at the start of the rotation of the reels. Furthermore, when an indication is to be executed, the type of the common indication effect is randomly determined. For example, a probability of being judged that there is an indication is 1/144, a probability 10 that the silhouette indication effect is to be executed is 1/483, a probability that the red window indication effect is to be executed is 1/436, and a probability that a tomb indication effect is to be executed is 1/388. [0074] 15 After the start of the common indication effect above, the individual indication effect is executed. The individual indication effect is a latter stage indication effect that appears after the start of the common indication effect. The individual indication effect 20 includes two types of indication effects, namely, a door close indication effect and a dark change indication effect. The door close indication effect is an effect of closing a door, whereas the dark change indication effect is an effect of closing a door and changing the screen to 25 dark before and after the closure of the door. The 53 appearance probabilities of the latter-stage door close indication effect and the dark change indication effect as compared to the former-stage silhouette indication effect are 8:2. The appearance probabilities of the latter-stage 5 door close indication effect and the dark change indication effect as compared to the former-stage red window indication effect are 7:3. The appearance probabilities of the latter-stage door close indication effect and the dark change indication effect as compared 10 to the former-stage tomb indication effect are 6:4. [0075] The door close indication effect is an individual indication effect is an indication effect of the 4-option pickup bonus game and is an indication effect of the 15 vampire wild feature. The 4-option pickup bonus game and the vampire wild feature are executed at the appearance probabilities of 3,5:6.5 after the door close indication effect. On the other hand, the dark change indication effect is an indication effect of the mummy wild feature 20 and also is an indication effect of the wolfman wild feature. The mummy wild feature and the wolfman wild feature are executed at the appearance probabilities of 5:5 after the dark change indication effect. [0076] 25 When it is determined that no indication is to be 54 performed at the start of the rotation of the reels, a common indication effect which is the former stage indication effect is not executed, and an individual indication effect which is the latter stage indication 5 effect is immediately executed. In other words, the door close indication effect or the dark change indication effect is executed. After the door close indication effect, the 4-option pickup bonus game or the vampire wild feature is executed at the appearance probabilities of 10 3.5:6.5. In the meanwhile, after the dark change indication effect, the mummy wild feature or the wolfman wild feature is executed at the appearance probabilities of 5:5. [0077] 15 In addition to the above, the individual indication effect includes a 1 ghost passing effect (FIG. 10), a 3 host passing effect (FIG. 11), a ghost group passing effect (FIG. 12), a thunder and castle effect (FIG. 13), a thunder effect (FIG. 14), and a Franken mum effect (FIG. 20 15). These individual indication effects are exclusive for the 4-option pickup bonus game. It is noted that the thunder and castle effect (FIG. 13) , the thunder effect (FIG. 14), and the Franken mum effect (FIG. 15) are displayed across the entire width of the lower image 25 display panel 141. The other effects may be displayed 55 across the entire width of the lower image display panel 141, or all effects may be executed inside the display window 150. [00781 5 (Details of Indication Effects: Individual Indication Effects of 4-option Pickup Bonus Game) As shown in FIG. 16, after the reel spin at which the symbols 501 starts the variable display (ST20), whether a bonus trigger is established is randomly 10 determined with reference to a stop table. When the bonus trigger is not established (ST21), a random determination table 1 is referred to (ST22). Thereafter, one of the no effect (ST25), the 1 ghost passing effect (ST26), the 3 ghost passing effect (ST27), and the thunder effect (ST29) 15 is executed. [0079] On the other hand, when the bonus trigger is established (ST23), a random determination table 2 is referred to (ST24). Then one of the no effect (ST25), the 20 1 ghost passing effect (ST26), the 3 ghost passing effect (ST27), the ghost group passing effect (ST28), the thunder effect (ST29), the thunder and castle effect (ST30), and the Franken mum effect (ST31) is executed. [0080] 25 More specifically, when the bonus trigger is not 56 established (ST21), an indication is randomly determined with reference to the table 1 shown in FIG. 18. The table 1 is referred to when two bonus symbols are stopped (rearranged). This condition is "Bonus Tenpai" with which 5 a bonus will be established when one more bonus symbol stops, and is "blank". In the rearrangement state with which the condition above is established, the bonus symbols each functioning as a trigger stop at the reel 1 and the reel 3 whereas no bonus symbol stops at the reel 2. 10 [0081] When the table 1 is referred to, as shown in FIG. 19, the probabilities of the random determination of the indication are: 85% for the indication 0, 6% for the indication 1, 3% for the indication 2, 0% for the 15 indication 3, 6% for the indication 4, 0% for the indication 5, and 0% for the indication 6. In this connection, as shown in FIG. 17, the indication 0 corresponds to the no effect, the indication 1 corresponds to the 1 ghost passing effect, the indication 2 20 corresponds to the 3 ghost passing effect, the indication 3 corresponds to the ghost group passing effect, the indication 4 corresponds to the thunder and castle effect, the indication 5 corresponds to the thunder effect, and the indication 6 corresponds to the Franken mum effect. 25 [00821 57 In the meanwhile, when the bonus trigger is established (ST23), the random determination of the indication is carried out with reference to a table 2 shown in FIG. 18. The table 2 is referred to when three 5 bonus symbols stop. When this condition is established, the 4-option pickup bonus game is run. In the rearrangement state with which the condition above is established, the bonus symbol each functions as a trigger stops at the reel 1, the reel 3, and the reel 5. When the 10 table 2 is referred to, as shown in FIG. 19, the probabilities of the random determination of the indication are: 33% for the indication 0, 10% for the indication 1, 10% for the indication 2, 4% for the indication 3, 10% for the indication 4, 13% for the 15 indication 5, and 20% for the indication 6. [0083] The relationship among the occurrence probabilities (%) of the indication 0 to the indication 6 randomly determined as above, the occurrence probability (1/N) of 20 each effect, the reliability of each effect, and the share of each effect in the winning is shown in a table of FIG. 20. For example, the occurrence probability (%) of the indication 1 which is the 1 ghost passing effect is 0.52%, the occurrence probability (1/N) of each effect is 193.24%, 25 the reliability of each effect is 32.61%, and the share of 58 each effect in the winning is 10.00%. With this, the indication is executed in accordance with a flow shown in FIG. 21. [0084] 5 (Details of Indication Effect; Common Indication Effect) As shown in FIG. 22, after the reel spin of stating the variable display of the symbols 501 (ST40), when a bonus trigger is established as a result of the random 10 determination based on a stop table, the type of the bonus trigger is specified. After the execution of the common indication effect corresponding to the specified type of the bonus starts, the random determination table 3 shown in FIG. 24 is referred to and the type of the individual 15 indication effect is randomly determined (ST41). When the individual indication effect is the dark change effect (ST42), then either the mummy wild feature (ST44) or the wolfman wild feature (ST45) is executed. In the meanwhile, when the individual indication effect is the door close 20 effect (ST43), either the vampire wild feature (ST4G) or the 4-option pickup bonus game (ST47) is executed. As such, because the common indication effect is executed as an indication of the individual indication effect, the indication effects are the same partway, even in different 25 types of the bonus. 59 [0085] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, when a bonus trigger is established as a result of the start of the spin and the random determination of the rearrangement, a 5 table shown in FIG. 23 is referred to and whether to execute the common indication effect is randomly determined. For example, when the bonus trigger of the mummy wild feature is established, the probability of executing the indication is 16% whereas the probability of 10 not executing the indication is 84%. [0086) When the indication is executed, a data table associated with each type of the bonus is referred to. More specifically, when the bonus trigger of the mummy 15 wild feature is established, a data table 4 shown in FIGs. 26A, 26B, and 26C is referred to. When the bonus trigger of the wolfman wild feature is established, a data table 6 shown in FIGs. 28A, 28B, and 28C is referred to. When the bonus trigger of the Vampire BONUS is established, a data 20 table 8 shown in FIGs. 30A, 30B, and 30C is referred to. When the bonus trigger of the 4-option pickup bonus game is established, a data table 10 shown in FIGs. 32A, 32B, and 32C is referred to. [0087] 25 For example, when the bonus trigger of the mummy 60 wild feature is established, as shown in a table 4 of FIGs. 26A, 26B, and 26C, the random determination is executed with the probabilities of 47% for the indication 0, 33% for the indication 1, and 20% for the indication 2. The 5 indication 0, the indication 1, and the indication 2 in the table 4 are a tomb indication effect, a red window indication effect, and a silhouette indication effect, respectively. As such, the incidences and the reliabilities of the indications are as shown in the data 10 table of FIG. 27. [0088] When the bonus trigger of the wolfman wild feature is established, as shown in a table 6 of FIGs. 28A, 28B, and 28C, the random determination is executed with the 15 probabilities of 47% of the indication 0, 33% for the indication 1, and 20% for the indication 2. The indication 0, the indication 1, and the indication 2 of the table 6 corresponds to the tomb indication effect, the red window indication effect, and the silhouette 20 indication effect, respectively. As such, the incidences and the reliabilities of the indications are as shown in the data table of FIG. 29. [0089] In the meanwhile, when the bonus trigger of the 25 vampire wild feature is established, as shown in a table 8 61 of FIGs. 30A, 30B, and 30C, the random determination is executed with the probabilities of 330 for the indication 0, 33% for the indication 1, and 34% for the indication 2. The indication 0, the indication 1, and the indication 2 5 in the table 8 are the tomb indication ef fect, the red window indication effect, and the silhouette indication effect, respectively. As such, the incidences and the reliabilities of the indications are as shown in the data table of FIG. 31. 10 [0090] When the bonus trigger of the 4-option pickup bonus game is established, as shown in the table 10 of FIGs. 32A, 32B, and 32C, the random determination is executed with the probabilities of 33% for the indication 0, 33% for the 15 indication 1, and 34% for the indication 2. The indication 0, the indication 1, and the indication 2 in the table 10 are the tomb indication effect, the red window indication effect, and the silhouette indication effect, respectively. With this, the incidences and the 20 reliabilities of the indication are as shown in.the data table of FIG. 33. [0091] (Function Flow of Gaming Machine 300: Slot Machine) The gaming machine 300 arranged as above includes, 25 as shown in FIG. 2, slot machines 10 and an external 62 controller 621 (center controller 200) connected to the slot machines 10 to be able to communicate therewith. The external controller 621 is able to communicate with the slot machines 10 provided in a hall. 5 [0092] Each slot machine 10 includes a BET button 601, a spin button 602, and a display 614 (such as a lower image display panel 141 shown in FIG. 1), and further includes a game controller 100 configured to control these units. 10 The BET button 601 and the spin button 602 are kinds of input devices. The slot machine 10 further includes a transceiver unit 652 that makes it possible to perform data communication with the external controller 621. [0093] 15 The BET button 601 above has a function of receiving a bet amount input by the player. The spin button 602 has a function of receiving an instruction to start a game such as a normal game in response to an operation by the player, i.e., a start operation. The display 614 has a 20 function of displaying still image information such as various symbols 501, numbers, and characters and moving image information such as effect movies. Furthermore, the display 614 has a touch panel 69 as an input device, and has a function of receiving various instructions input by 25 a pressing operation by the player. The display 614 has a 63 symbol display region 614a, an image display region 614b, and a common game display region 614c. The symbol display region 614a displays a reel screen including the symbols 501 shown in FIG. 1. The image display region 614b 5 displays various types of effect image information (including the common indication effect and the individual indication effect) executed during a game, by means of moving images and still images. The common game display region 614c displays a common game. 10 [0094] Although in the present embodiment the symbol display region 614a, the image display region 614b, and the lower image display panel 141 are provided on the same screen, the disclosure is not limited to this arrangement. 15 The common game display region 614c may be formed together with the symbol display region 614a and the image display region 614b, or may appear as a substitute only when a common game is run. [0095] 20 The game controller 100 includes a coin insertion/start-check unit 603, a normal game running unit 605, a bonus game start determining unit 606, a bonus game execution unit 607, a random number sampling unit 615, a symbol determining unit 612, an effect-use random number 25 sampling unit 616, an effect determining unit 613, a 64 speaker unit 617, a lamp unit 618, a winning determining unit 619, a payout unit 620, and an indication effect unit 651. [0096] 5 The normal game running unit 605 has a function of running a normal game when an operation of the BET button 601 is made. The bonus game start determining unit 606 determines whether to run a bonus game, based on a combination of the symbols 501 rearranged in the normal 10 game. That is to say, the bonus game start determining unit 606 has a function of determining that a bonus game is obtained when a trigger symbol 503b or the like is rearranged in a predetermined condition, and shifting the process to the bonus game execution unit 607 so that a 15 bonus game is run from the next unit game. 10097] It is noted that "unit game" is a series of operations from the start of the receiving of a bet to a state in which an award can be established. For example, 20 a unit game in the normal game includes a single bet time for receiving a bet, a single game time of rearranging stopped symbols 501, and a single payout time of a payout process of awarding a payout. A unit game in the normal game is termed unit normal game. 25 [0098] 65 The bonus game execution unit 607 has a function of running a bonus game in which a free game is repeated only by an operation of the spin button 602. [0099] 5 The symbol determining unit 612 has functions of: determining symbols 501 to be rearranged with reference to a random number from the random number sampling unit 615; rearranging the determined symbols 501 on the symbol display region 614a of the display 614; outputting 10 rearrangement information of the symbols 501 to the winning determining unit 619 and the indication effect unit 651; adding an increased specific symbol 503 to the symbols 501 that are used for symbol determination; replacing at least one of the symbols 501 used for the 15 symbol determination with at least one of the increased specific symbols 503; and outputting an effect specifying signal to the effect-use random number sampling unit 616 based on the state of the rearrangement of the symbols 501. [0100] 20 The effect-use random number sampling unit 616 has a function of sampling an effect random number when receiving an effect instruction signal from the symbol determining unit 612 and a function of outputting the effect random number to the effect determining unit 613. 25 The effect determining unit 613 has a function of 66 determining the effect content by using the effect random number, an effect of outputting the image information of the determined effect content to the image display region 614b of the display 614, and a function of outputting 5 audio/light information of the determined effect content to the speaker unit 617 and the lamp unit 618. [0101] The winning determining unit 619 has a function of determining the presence of winning when obtaining 10 rearrangement information of the symbols 501, which is a display state of rearrangement on the display 614, a function of calculating a payout amount based on the winning combination when it is determined that winning is achieved, and a function of outputting a payout signal to 15 the payout unit 620 based on the payout amount. The payout unit 620 has a function of paying out a gaming value to the player, in the form of a coin, a medal , a credit, or the like. Furthermore, the payout unit 620 has a function of adding credit data corresponding to the 20 credit to be paid out to credit data stored in an IC card inserted into the later-described PTS terminal 700. [0102] The indication effect unit 651 has a function of displaying the above-described 29-option selection screen 25 and a function of displaying the above-described 67 indication image along with the 29-option selection screen. Furthermore, the indication effect unit 651 has a function of determining or randomly determining whether to execute the common indication effect and the individual indication 5 effect based on the rearrangement information of the symbols 501, when such rearrangement information is obtained, and a function of executing the common indication effect and the individual indication effect by the display 614 and the speaker 617 and the lamp 618 of 10 the top box 12. [0103] In addition to the above, the game controller 100 includes a storage unit 661 that stores various types of bet amount data. The storage unit 661 stores data in a 15 rewritable manner, e.g., a hard disc device and a memory. [0104] In addition to the above, the game controller 100 has a common game running unit 653. The common game running unit 653 has functions of: outputting bet amount 20 information based on a bet amount bet on a normal game to the external controller 621 in each unit base game; executing a common game in response to a game start command from the external controller 621; and receiving a bet input through the BET button 601 for a bet amount 25 corresponding to bet amount data for a common game, which 68 is stored in the storage unit 661 and is bettable on a common game. [0105] In addition to the above, the game controller 100 is 5 connected to the PTS terminal 700. The PTS terminal 700 is a unit in which an LCD, a microphone, a human body detection camera, etc. are integrated, and has, for example, a function of executing an effect for a game by mutual communications with the game controller 100. In 10 particular, the PTS terminal 700 has a card slot to which an IC card can be inserted. With this, the player is able to insert a IC card into the card slot and use the credits stored in the IC card in the slot machine 10. The mechanical structure of the PTS terminal 700 will be 15 described later. [0106] In addition to the above, when receiving credit data from the PTS terminal 700, the game controller 100 updates the credit display on the display 614. Furthermore, the 20 game controller 100 outputs settled credit data too the PTS terminal 700 when the credits on a game are settled. [0107] Furthermore, the PTS terminal 700 of each of the slot machines 10 constituting the gaming machine 300 is 25 connected to the management server 800 to be able to 69 communicate each other, and centrally manages the download of images, IC cards and credits. [0108] (Function Flow of Gaming Machine 300: External 5 Controller) The slot machine 10 arranged as above is, as shown in FIG. 3, connected to the external controller 621. The external controller 621 has a function of remotely operating and monitoring the operation state of each slot 10 machine 10 and processes such as changes in game setting values. Furthermore, the external controller 621 has a function of determining a common game start condition for each gaming terminal which is the slot machine 10, and executing a common game at a plurality of slot machines 10 15 when a determination result at any gaming terminal satisfies the common game start condition. [0109] More specifically, the external controller 621 includes a common game start unit 6213, a gaming terminal 20 selection unit 6215, and a transceiver unit 6217. The common game start determining unit 6213 has functions of: determining whether the common game start condition is established based on the accumulated bet amount information sent from the slot machine 10 in each unit 25 base game; outputting a game start command to a plurality 70 of slot machines 10; and displaying on the common display device 700 states until the common game start condition is established. [0110] 5 The determination as to whether the common game start condition is established is based on the accumulated bet amount information or based on all accumulated values that increase as the unit base game is repeated. For example, the number of times of running the base game and 10 the game time of the base game may be used as the accumulated values. [0111] In addition to the above, the common game start unit 6213 has a function of outputting a game start command to 15 the slot machine 10 in which an accumulated value that increases as a result of the repetition of the base game satisfies a game running condition. With this, because the right to participate in the common game is not awarded to a slot machine 10 in which the accumulated value is 20 lower than the minimum setting value, the common game start unit 6213 motivates the player to actively repeat the base game. [0112] In addition to the above, the common game start unit 25 6213 has a function of monitoring a non-input time in 71 which no start operation is performed, and outputting the game start command to the slot machines 10 except to the slot machine 10 in which the non-input time is equal to or longer than a timeout time. With this, the common game 5 start unit 6213 is able to determine that no player is at a slot machine 10 where the base game has not been played at least for the timeout time, and able to avoid the execution of the common game at such a slot machine 10. [0113] 10 The gaming terminal selection unit 6215 has a function of selecting a specific slot machine 10 from the slot machines 10 and outputting a common game start command signal to that specific slot machine 10. The common game start command signal provides the specific 15 slot machine 10 with the right to start the common game. The transceiver unit 6217 has a function of exchanging data with the slot machines 10. [0114] (Operations of Gaming Machine 300) 20 The operations of the gaming machine 300 having the functional blocks above will be described. While in the present embodiment the "gaming terminal" shown in the flowcharts indicates a slot machine 10 executing a slot game, the disclosure is not limited to this arrangement. 25 [0115] 72 (Operations of Slot machine 10) A slot machine 10 which is a gaming terminal executes terminal-side processes (Al) to (A7). More specifically, to begin with, a base game process (e.g., 5 normal game) is executed (Al). That is, a series of operations below are executed. [0116] (Coin-Insertion/Start-Check) First, the slot 'machine 10 checks whether or not a 10 BET button 601 has been pressed by a player, and subsequently checks whether or not a spin button 602 has been pressed by the player. [0117] (Symbol Determination) 15 Next, when a spin button unit 602 has been pressed by the player, the slot machine 10 extracts a random number for symbol determination, and determines symbols 501 to be displayed for the player at the time of stopping the scroll of the symbol array, for respective video reels 20 displayed on a display unit 614. [0118] (Symbol Display) Then the slot machine 10 starts the scroll of the symbol array of each video reel, and stops the scroll so 25 that the determined symbols 501 are displayed for the 73 player. [0119] (Winning Determination) Subsequently, as the rotation of the symbol array of 5 each video reel is stopped, the slot machine 10 determines whether the combination of the symbols 501 displayed for the player is a combination related to winning. [0120] (Payout) 10 When the combination of the symbols 501 displayed for the player is a combination related to winning, the slot machine 10 offers, to the player, benefit according to the combination. [0121] 15 For example, when a combination of symbols 501 related to a payout of coins has been displayed, the slot machine 10 pays out coins of the number corresponding to the combination of symbols 501 to the player. [0122] 20 Subsequently, whether to win a bonus combination is determined. When winning the bonus combination, a bonus game process is executed. On the other hand, when not winning the bonus combination, the normal game is run again. During a period in which the base game including 25 such a normal game and bonus game is being run, execution 74 state information indicating the start and end of the unit game such as the normal game and the bet amount on the unit game is transmitted to the external controller 621. With this, the external controller 621 centrally manages 5 the execution state information of each slot machine 10. [0123] (Operation of External Controller 621) When the slot machines 10 operate as above, the external controller 621 executes the following center-side 10 processes in synchronization with the slot machines 10. [01241 To begin with, the external controller 621 receives the execution state information from each slot machine 10 and obtains the execution state of the base game. 15 Thereafter, based on the number of the repetition of the base game, the accumulated bet amount, or the like, whether the common game start condition is established at any slot machine 10 is determined. When the common game start condition is not established, the acquisition of the 20 execution state of the base game at each slot machine 10 is continued. [0125] In the meanwhile, when the common game start condition is established, the game start command is 25 simultaneously output to the slot machines 10 that satisfy 75 the game running condition. Thereafter, a specific slot machine 10 is selected from the slot machines 10 satisfying the game running condition, and a common game start right instruction is output to the specific slot 5 machine 10 (B4). [0126] Thereafter, the external controller 621 waits for the common game start command to be supplied from the specific slot machine 10. Upon receiving the common game 10 start command, the result of the common game is determined as a game result. The game result is, for example, win, lose, or draw. When the game result is not draw, at least a part of a draw game result is skipped among a series of temporarily-stored game results, and the remaining game 15 results are serially output to the slot machines 10, as game result information. [0127] Thereafter, based on the winning or losing game result, whether to win in the common game is determined. 20 When lost, the execution state of the base game at each slot machine 10 is newly obtained. On the other hand, when won, a payout amount is calculated based on the bet amount bet on the common game at each slot machine 10, and the payout amount is sent to each slot machine 10 as 25 payout information. 76 [0128] (Overall Structure of Game System) A game system 350 including the gaming machine 300 having the functions above will be described. 5 [0129] As shown in FIG. 34, the game system 350 includes the slot machines 10 and the external controller 621 connected to the slot machines 10 over a communication line 301. 10 [0130] The external controller 621 is configured to control the slot machines 10. In the present embodiment, the external controller 621 is a so-called hall server provided in a gaming facility where a plurality of slot 15 machines 10 are provided. Each slot machine 10 has a unique identification number, and the external controller 621 determines the source of data sent from the slot machines 10 based on the identification number. Furthermore, the identification number is used to specify 20 the transmission target, when data is sent from the external controller 621 to a slot machine 10. [0131] The game system 350 may be constructed in a single gaming facility where various games such as casino games 25 are playable or constructed for a plurality of gaming 77 facilities. When constructed in a single gaming facility, the game system 350 may be constructed in each floor or section of the gaming facility. The communication line 301 may be wires or wireless, and is constructed by a 5 dedicated line, a switched line, or the like. [0132] As shown in FIG. 35, the game system is roughly divided into a management server block, a customer terminal block, and a stuff terminal block. The 10 management server block includes a casino hall server 850, an exchange server 860, a casino/hotel stuff management server 870, and a download server 880. [0133] The casino hall server 850 is a server for managing 15 the entire casino hall where the slot machines 10 are provided. The exchange server 860 is a server for generating exchange rate data based on exchange rate information or the like. The casino/hotel stuff management server 870 is a server for managing the staff 20 members of the casino hall or a hotel related to the casino hall. The download server 880 is a server for, for example, downloading latest information such as game related information and news and forwarding the information to players via the PTS terminal 700 of each 25 slot machine 10. 78 [0134] The management server block includes a member management server 810, an IC card & money management server 820, a megabucks server 830, and an image server 5 840. [0135] The member management server 810 is a server for managing member information or the like of the players of the slot machines 10. The IC card & money management 10 server 820 is a server for managing IC cards used in the slot machines 10. More specifically, the IC card & money management server 820 is a server that stores fractional money data in association with an identification code and outputs the fractional money data to the PTS terminal 700. 15 Furthermore, the IC card & money management server 820 generates and manages denomination rate data or the like. The megabucks server 830 is a server for, for example, managing Mega bucks which is a game in which the sum total of amounts bet on a plurality of slot machines 10 in a 20 plurality of casino halls is dealt with as a payout. The image server 840 is, for example, a server that downloads latest images such as game-related images and news images and forwards the images to the player via the PTS terminal 700 of each slot machine 10. 25 [0136] 79 The customer terminal block includes the slot machine 10, a PTS terminal 700, and a settlement machine 750. The PTS terminal 700 is attachable to the slot machine 10 and capable of mutually communicating with the 5 management server 800. The settlement machine 750 exchanges money data stored in a player's IC card to real money and stores coins and bills in an IC card as money data. [0137] 10 The stuff terminal block includes a stuff management terminal 900 and a member card issuance terminal 950. The stuff management terminal 900 is a terminal by which the staff of the casino hall manages the slot machines 10. In particular, in the present embodiment, the staff of the 15 casino hall checks if the number of IC cards in the PTS terminal 700 is too large or too small. The member card issuance terminal 950 is a terminal by which a player obtains a member card to play games in the casino hall. [0138] 20 (PTS Terminal 700) The PTS terminal 700 is incorporated in a PTS system as shown in FIG. 36. The PTS terminal 700 attached to the slot machine 10 is arranged to be able to communicate with the game controller 100 of the slot machine 10 and the 25 bill validation controller 890. 80 [0139] The PTS terminal 700 conducts sound and image effects in games and updates the credit data, based on the communications with the game controller 100. Furthermore, 5 the PTS terminal 700 sends credit data to the bill validation controller 890, which is required at the time of the settlement. [0140] In addition to the above, the PTS terminal 700 is 10 connected to the management server 800 to be able to communicate therewith. The PTS terminal 700 and the management server 800 are connected with each other by two lines, namely, a normal communication line and an additional function communication line. 15 [0141] The PTS terminal 700 exchanges, by the normal communication line, data such as money data, identification code data, member information of a player. On the other hand, by the additional function 20 communication line, the PTS terminal 700 conducts communications concerning newly-added functions. In the present embodiment, the PTS terminal 700 conducts, by the additional function communication line, communications concerning an exchange function, an IC card function, a 25 biometric identification function, a camera function, and 81 an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) function of individual identification by radio waves. [0142] (Mechanical Structure of Slot machine) 5 Referring to FIG. 37, the overall structure of the slot machine 10 will be described. [0143] A coin, a bill, or electrically valuable information corresponding to these is used as a game medium in the 10 slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, in particular, credit-related data such as money data stored in an IC card is used. [0144] The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 15 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided at the front surface of the cabinet 11. [0145] On the main door 13, a symbol display device termed 20 lower image display panel 141 is provided. The symbol display device is formed by a transparent liquid crystal panel. The screen displayed on the lower image display panel 141 has a display window 150 at the central portion. The display window 150 is constituted by 15 display blocks 25 28 forming a matrix of 5 columns and 3 rows. The three 82 display blocks 28 of each column form pseudo reels 151 to 155. On each of the pseudo reels 151 to 155, three display blocks 28 move downward with changes in speed, so that the symbols 501 on the display blocks 28 are 5 vertically rotated (variably displayed) and then stopped, in other words, the symbols are rearranged. The details of the display screen on the lower image display panel 141 will be given later. [0146] 10 While the present embodiment the slot machines 10 are so-called video slot machines, some mechanical reels in the slot machines 10 of the present invention may be replaced by the pseudo reels 151 to 155. [0147] 15 On the front surface of the symbol display device is provided a touch panel 69. The touch panel 69 allows a player to input various instructions by touching the display screen of the lower image display panel 141. The input signal is transmitted from the touch panel 69 to the 20 main CPU 71. [0148] Below the lower image display panel 141 is provided a control panel 30. The control panel 30 is provided with buttons, a coin entry 21 for inserting coins into the 25 cabinet 11, and a bill entry 22. Details of the control 83 panel 30 will be given later. [0149] On the lower front surface of the main door 13, i.e., below the control panel 30, a belly glass 132 on which a 5 character of the slot machine 10 or the like is depicted are provided. Between the lower image display panel 141 and the control panel 30, the PTS terminal 700 is attached. In the PTS terminal 700, devices having a microphone function, a camera function, a speaker function, a display 10 function and the like form a single unit. More specifically, the PTS terminal 700 includes an LCD, a human detection camera, a microphone, a bass reflex speaker, or the like. The human detection camera makes it possible to detect the presence of a player by the camera 15 function. The microphone is used for the player's participation in a game by voice and the authentication of a player by voice recognition. The speaker produces sound effects in games and outputs notification sound when an IC card is left inserted, Furthermore, the speaker outputs 20 notification sound when an inserted IC card is not authenticated. [0150] In addition to the above, the PTS terminal is provided with an LED and a card insertion slot. The LED 25 emits light with plural colors to notify the remaining 84 number of IC cards in a card stacker. The card insertion slot has a mechanism of allowing IC cards to be inserted and ejected. The IC card has a display region. The IC card is completely inside the machine when the player is 5 playing games, and is ejected to expose the display region at the time of the settlement. This allows the player to recognize the credit-related data such as updated money data. Alternatively, the IC card may be arranged to expose the display region not to be completely inserted, 10 even when the player is playing games. This allows the player to always recognize the update of the credits during games. [0151] When it is confirmed by the human detection camera 15 that no player is present at the time of the settlement of the credits, the IC card is drawn into and stored in the card stacker. With this arrangement, the IC card is not left inserted for a long time, even if the player left the machine without taking the IC card after recognizing that 20 the remaining credits on the display region are small. [0152] (Slot machine: Mechanical Structure of Top Box 12) On the upper part of the slot machine 10 is provided the top box 12. The top box 12 has a three-dimensional 25 form representing the appearance of Franken mum. The top 85 box 12 is provided with an effect mechanism 131 (output mechanism). The effect mechanism 131 is used for the common indication effect, the individual indication effect, and game effects executed in games. The effect mechanism 5 131 has, at the forefront, a transparent liquid crystal panel or semi-transparent protection panel. In the present embodiment, an upper image display panel 142 having the same functions as the lower image display panel 141 is provided. 10 [0153] In addition to the above, the effect mechanism 131 includes a light effect unit 1311 having LEDs emitting light with changing colors, a mechanically-operating mechanical effect unit 1312, and a light display unit 1313 15 having plural LEDs. These effect units 1311, 1312, and 1313 are provided on the back side of the upper image display panel 142. The LEDs of the light effect unit 1311 are provided, for example, at around the chin of the Franken mum and at the matrix parts below the chin. The 20 mechanical effect unit 1312 is provided below the light display unit 1313 to allow the shadow of each character to be swung. [0154] The LEDs of the effect mechanism 131 are, as shown 25 in FIG. 38, divided into 6 categories to be controlled 86 (i.e., controlled based on different csv files). In regard to the LEDs of the effect mechanism 131, a scene where the lighting pattern is changed during the progress of a game is defined as "event". A folder is provided for 5 each event, and four csv files are provided in each folder for the respective categories. More specifically, the category 1 corresponds to the face and the surrounding of the face of the Franken mum, the category 2 corresponds to payouts, the category 3 corresponds to the door, and the 10 category 4 corresponds to always-on. [0155] In addition to the above, the top box 12 is provided with speakers 112 and 112 (output mechanisms) that are symmetrical crosswise. The slot machine 10 executes the 15 effect by outputting images, sound, and light, by means of the speakers 112 and the effect mechanism 131. For example, the speakers 112 and the effect mechanism 131 execute an effect by outputting light, sound or the like in sync with an effect of images displayed on the lower 20 image display panel 141 in the common indication effect and the individual indication effect. For example, these units are used for the effects in Franken BONUS: a roulette random determination game. Furthermore, an effect by the top box 12 is executed in sync with a 25 thunder and castle effect (FIG. 13) and a Franken mum 87 effect (FIG. 15) [0156] As such, the slot machine 10 is able to execute, as an indication effect by displaying an image on the symbol 5 display device, at least one of indication effects including the thunder and castle effect and the Franken mum effect, and uses the effect mechanism 131 such as the LEDs of the top box 12 for the effect, in sync with the indication effect by the image. In other words, the slot 10 machine 10 executes an image indication effect and a mechanical indication effect. More specifically, in the indication effect of the thunder and castle effect, the light emitted from the LEDs of the top box 12 moves in vertical directions. That is to say, as the operation of 15 turning on an upper LED and turning of f a lower LED and then turning off the upper LED and turning on the lower LED is repeated, the effect representing thunder is executed. Furthermore, in the indication effect of the Franken mum effect, the LEDs provided at the mouth of the 20 Franken mum turn on and off in sync with the lines uttered by the Franken mum. [0157] (Electrical Configuration of Slot machine) Now, referring to FIG. 39 the configuration of a 25 circuit in the slot machine 10 will be described. 88 [0158] A gaming board 50 is provided with: a CPU 51, a ROM 52, and a boot ROM 53, which are mutually connected by an internal bus; a card slot 55 corresponding to a memory 5 card 54; and an IC socket 57 corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 56. [01591 The memory card 54 includes a non-volatile memory, and stores a game program and a game system program. The 10 game program includes a program related to game progression and a program for producing effects by images and sounds the game program further includes a symbol determination program. The symbol determination program is a program for determining symbols to be rearranged on 15 the display block 28. [0160] The game program further includes sets of data such as: normal game symbol table data indicating a normal game symbol table that shows the relationship of each symbol in 20 each symbol array of the display block, a code number, and a random number; bonus game symbol table data indicating a bonus game symbol table that shows the relationship of each symbol of each symbol array of the display block, a code number, and a random number; symbol number 25 determination table data indicating a symbol column 89 determination table; code number determination table data indicating a code number determination table; wild symbol increase amount determination table data indicating a wild symbol increase amount determination table; trigger symbol 5 increase number determination table data indicating a trigger symbol increase number determination table; odds data indicating the relationship between the types and the number of symbols rearranged on a payline L and a payout amount. 10 [0161] Further, the card slot 55 is configured so that the memory card 54 can be inserted thereinto and removed therefrom, and is connected to a motherboard 70 by an IDE bus. The type and contents of the game to be played on 15 the slot machine 10 can be changed by drawing out the memory card 54 from the card slot 53S, writing another game program into the memory card 54, and inserting the memory card 54 into the card slot 53S. [0162] 20 The GAL 56 is a type of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) having a fixed OR array structure. The GAL 56 is provided with a plurality of input ports and output ports, and predetermined input into the input port causes output of the corresponding data from the output port. 25 [0163] 90 Further, the IC socket 57 is configured so that the GAL 56 can be inserted thereinto and removed therefrom, and is connected to the motherboard 70 by a PCI bus. The contents of the game to be played on the slot machine 10 5 can be changed by replacing the memory card 54 with another memory card 54 having another program written therein or by rewriting the program written into the memory card 54 as another program. [0164] 10 The CPU 51, the ROM 52 and the boot ROM 53 mutually connected by the internal bus are connected to the motherboard 70 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus enables a signal transmission between the motherboard 70 and the gaming board 50, and power supply from the motherboard 70 to the 15 gaming board 50. [0165] The ROM 52 stores an authentication program. The boot ROM 53 stores a pre-authentication program, a program (boot code) to be used by the CPU 51 for activating the 20 pre-authentication program, and the like. [0166] The authentication program is a program (falsification check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The pre 25 authentication program is a program for authenticating the 91 aforementioned authentication program. The authentication program and the pre-authentication program are written along a procedure (authentication procedure) for proving that the program to be the subject has not been falsified. 5 [0167] The motherboard 70 is constituted by a commercial general-purpose mother board (printed writing board on which basic components for personal computers are mounted) and is provided with a main CPU 71, a ROM (Read Only 10 Memory) 72, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 73, and a communication interface 82. This motherboard 70 is equivalent to the game controller 100 of the present embodiment. [0168] 15 The ROM 72 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to be executed by the main CPU 71, and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 71, processing for initializing predetermined 20 peripheral devices is conducted; further, through the gaming board 50, processing of loading the game program and the game system program stored in the memory card 54 is started. In the present invention, the ROM 72 may be or may not be rewritable. 25 [0169] 92 The RAM 73 stores data used for the operation of the main CPU 71 and programs such as the symbol determination program. For example, when the processing of loading the aforementioned game program, game system program or 5 authentication program is conducted, the RAM 73 can store the program. The RAM 73 is provided with working areas used for operations in execution of these programs. Examples of the areas include: an area that stores the number of games, the number of bets, the number of payouts, 10 the number of credits and the like; and an area that stores symbols (code numbers) randomly determined. [0170] The communication interface 82 is for communicating with the external controller 621 such as a server, through 15 the communication line 301. Further, the motherboard 70 is connected with a later-described door PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 90 and a body PCB 110 by respective USBs. The motherboard 70 is also connected with a power supply unit 81. Furthermore, the motherboard 70 is connected 20 with the PTS terminal 700 by USB. [0171] When the power is supplied from the power supply unit 81 to the motherboard 70, the main CPU 71 of the motherboard 70 is activated, and then the power is 25 supplied to the gaming board 50 through the PCI bus so as 93 to activate the CPU 51. [0172] The door PCB 90 and the body PCB 110 are connected with input devices such as a switch and a sensor, and 5 peripheral devices the operations of which are controlled by the main CPU 71. [0173] The door PCB 90 is connected with a control panel 30, a reverter 91, a coin counter 92C and a cold cathode tube 10 93. [0174] The control panel 30 is provided with a reserve switch 31S, a collect switch 32S, a game rule switch 33S, a 1-BET switch 34S, a 2-BET switch 35S, a 3-BET switch 37S, 15 a 5-BET switch 38S, a 10-BET switch 39S, a play-2-lines switch 40S, a play-5-lines switch 41S, a play-10-lines switch 42S, a play-20-lines switch 43S, a MAX BET switch 44S, a gamble switch 45S, and a start switch 46S, which correspond to the above-described buttons. Each of the 20 switches outputs a signal to the main CPU 71 upon detection of press of the button corresponding thereto by the player. [0175] Inside the coin entry 36 are provided a reverter 91 25 and a coin counter 92C. The reverter 91 verifies 94 validates a coin inserted into the coin entry 36, and discharges coins other than genuine coins through a coin payout exit. The coin counter 92C detects the received genuine coins and counts the number of the coins. 5 [0176] The reverter 91 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and distributes valid coins validated by the coin counter 92C into a hopper 113 or a cash box. That is, coins are distributed into the hopper 10 113 when the hopper 113 is not filled with coins, while coins are distributed into the cash box when the hopper 113 is filled with coins. [0177] The cold cathode tube 93 functions as a backlight 15 installed on the rear face sides of the effect mechanism 131 and the lower image display panel 141, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. [0178] The body PCB 110 is connected with the effect 20 mechanism 131, the speakers 112, the hopper 113, a coin detecting portion 113S, the touch panel 69, the bill entry 22, a graphic board 130, a key switch 173S, and the data displayer 174. The speakers 112 output BGM sound or the like in accordance with a control signal output from the 25 main CPU 71. 95 [0179] The hopper 113 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and pays out coins of the specified number of payouts from the coin payout exit to 5 an unillustrated coin tray. The coin detecting portion 113S outputs a signal to the main CPU 71 upon detection of coins paid out by the hopper 113. [0180] The touch panel 69 detects a position on the lower 10 image display panel 141 touched by a finger or the like of the player, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the main CPU 71. [0181] The bill entry 22 authenticates the bills and 15 receives genuine bills into the cabinet 11. The bills received by the cabinet 11 are converted onto the number of coins, and the credits equivalent to the converted coins are added as the credits owned by the player. [0182] 20 The graphic board 130 controls display of images conducted by the effect mechanism 131 and lower image display panel 141, based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The graphic board 130 is provided with the VDP (Video Display Processor) generating image data 25 based on a control signal outputted from the main CPU 71, 96 the video RAM temporarily storing the image data generated by the VDP, and the like. It is to be noted that the image data used in generation of image data by the VDP is included in the game program that has been read from the 5 memory card 54 and stored into the RAM 73. [0183] The graphic board 130 is provided with the VDP (Video Display Processor) generating image data based on a control signal outputted from the main CPU 71, the video 10 RAM temporarily storing the image data generated by the VDP, and the like. It is to be noted that the image data used in generation of image data by the VDP is included in the game program that has been read from the memory card 54 and stored into the RAM 73. 15 [01841 The key switch 173S is provided in the keypad 173, and outputs a predetermined signal to the main CPU 71 when the keypad 173 has been operated by the player. The data displayer 174 displays data read by the card reader 172 20 and data inputted by the player through the keypad 173, based on a control signal outputted from the main CPU 71. [0185] (Symbols, Combinations, or the like) The symbols 501, which are displayed on pseudo reels 25 151 to 155 of the slot machine 10, form a symbol array. 97 Each symbol 501 constituting the symbol array has, as shown in FIG. 40, one of the code numbers 0 to 19 or more. Each symbol array is a combination of the symbols 501 such as "WILD", "BONUS", "CANDLE", "BAT", and "GHOST". 5 [0186] The three successive symbols 501 in the symbol array are, as shown in FIG. 37, displayed (provided) at the upper stage, the central stage, and the lower stage of the display region of each of the pseudo reels 151 to 155, so 10 that a symbol matrix of 5 columns and 3 rows is formed on the display window 150. The symbols 501 forming the symbol matrix start to scroll at least when a game starts in response to the pressing of the spin button 46. After a predetermined time elapses from the start of the scroll, 15 the scroll of the symbols 501 stops (rearrangement). [0187] In addition to the above, for the symbols 501, various winning combinations are set in advance. A winning combination indicates that an award is established. 20 A winning combination is a combination in which symbols 501 having stopped on a payline L is advantageous for the player. The advantageous state indicates states such as a state that coins corresponding to the winning combination are paid out, a state that the number of coins to be paid 25 out is added to the credits, and a state that a bonus game 98 starts. [0188] The winning combination in the present embodiment is a combination in which a predetermined number or more of 5 symbols 501 of at least one type are rearranged on an activated payline L. When a particular type of symbols 501 is set as a scatter symbol, a winning combination is established when a predetermined number or more of such scatter symbols are rearranged, no matter whether a 10 payline L is activated or not. [0189] FIG. 37 shows a table that relates to the normal game and is used for determining which symbols 501 are the targets of rearrangement. In the normal game symbol table, 15 symbols 501 on the display blocks 28 in each symbol array are associated with code numbers, and 20 numerical ranges defined by dividing a numerical range of 0 to 65535 by.20 are associated with the respective code numbers. (0190] 20 The numerical range of 0 to 65535 may be equally or unequally divided. When unequally divided, it is possible to adjust the probabilities of wining for the respective types of the symbols 501 by determining the ranges of the random numbers. In this regard, the ranges corresponding 25 to the "BONUS" of the trigger symbol 503b of the specific 99 symbol 503 and the "WILD" of the wild symbol 503a may be arranged to be narrower than the ranges of the other types of the symbols 501. In this case, results of games can be easily adjusted in accordance of the progress of the games, 5 by arranging valuable types of the symbols 501 to be less likely to be won. [0191] For example, when a random number randomly selected for the first column is "10000", the symbol 501 having the 10 code number associated with the random number range including the selected random number is chosen as the target of rearrangement on the pseudo reel 151 of the first column. On the other hand, when, for example, a random number for the fourth column is "40000", the symbol 15 501 having the code number associated with the random number range including the selected random number is chosen as the target of rearrangement on the pseudo reel 151 of the fourth column. [0192] 20 (Gaming Terminal Management Table) FIG. 41 shows a gaming terminal management table by which the state of the base game at each slot machine 10 is managed in the center controller 200. This management table has a gaming terminal field, a game type field, a 25 game state field, and an accumulated number of games field, 100 The gaming terminal field stores a machine number unique to each slot machine 10. For example, when 5 slot machines 10 are connected, the machine numbers "001" to 1100511 are stored. 5 [0193] The game type field stores the type of the base game being run by each slot machine 10, in association with the machine number. Examples of the types of the base game include "normal game" and "bonus game". For example, at 10 the slot machine 10 having the machine number 1100111, the unit game of the normal game is repeated because the game type field indicates "normal game". [0194] The game state field stores the state of the base 15 game being run by each slot machine 10, i.e., the gaming state of the unit game in association with the machine number. The gaming states are "execution" and "stop". For example, because the game type is "normal game" and the game state is "stop", the slot machine 10 having the 20 machine number of "002" is in a state in which the result of the unit game of the normal game has been determined and the next unit game has not started. In the meanwhile, because the game type is "bonus game" and the game state is "execution", the slot machine 10 having the machine 25 number "004" is in a state in which the unit game of the 101 bonus game is being run. [0195] The accumulated number of games field stores, as an initial value, a time at which the slot game restarts 5 after the end of the common game, and stores, as an accumulated number of games, the accumulated number of times of running the unit game in the normal game. The accumulated number of games of each slot machine 10 is used for calculating the total accumulated number of games 10 by which a common game feasible condition is determined, such that the accumulated numbers of games of all slot machines 10 are added up. [01961 (Display Screen of Lower Image Display Panel 141) 15 [0197] An example of the display screen of the lower image display panel 141 in the operation process of the slot machine 10 above will be specifically described. [0198] 20 (Display Screen: Normal Game Screen) FIG. 42 shows an example of a normal game screen which is the display screen of the normal game. [0199] More specifically, the normal game screen has a 25 display window 150 which is provided at the central 102 portion and has five columns of video reels 151 to 155 and payline occurrence parts 65L and 65R which is symmetrically provided to the left and right of the display window 150. 5 [0200] Above the display window 150, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit meter 400, a bet meter 401, and a win meter 402. The credit amount display unit 400 and the bet-number display unit 401 are displayed at the left edge part when 10 viewed from the player. In the meanwhile, the win meter 402 is provided at the right edge part when viewed from the player. Between the bet meter 401 and the win meter 402, a system font area 403c is provided. The system font area 403c has, in an upper stage and a lower stage, a bet 15 information display region 403a and a game state display region 403b, respectively. [0201] The credit meter 400 displays the total number of credits. The default value is 0. The value is increased 20 and decreased as follows: When "take WIN", which indicates winning in a game, is achieved, the credit won in the game is added to the credit meter. When a game is played, the bet number is subtracted from the credit meter. The bet number is also subtracted when the collect ends. 25 [0202] 103 The bet meter 401 displays "Total Bets (=Bets x Lines)". The value is re-calculated in each game play. The win meter 402 displays the total obtained credits in an increment manner. The default value is 0. The win 5 meter 402 switchably displays "Line XX Win XX" or "Total Win XXr. The display is switched in sync with the display of payline at the time of the occurrence of winning. The content above is displayed after the occurrence of winning. The values are determined based on the payline at the 10 occurrence of winning and the number of credits. Details of the win meter 402 will be given later. [0203] The bet information display region 403a displays the bet information of a game (or the last game) . In the 15 first line, the number of bets per line is displayed. The display content is either singular or plural in line with the number of bets. More specifically, in case of one credit per line in the first line, "CREDIT" is displayed when the number of bets per line is 1. In the meanwhile, 20 in case of two credits per line, "CREDITS" is displayed when the number of bets per line is 1. This content is displayed at the time of button selection by the player. [0204] The game state display region 403b displays a 25 current state of the game. A state display message is not 104 displayed during the game, and the message "GAME OVER" is displayed when the game is over. When Gamble is waited for, "PLAY ON, GAMBLE or TAKE WIN" is displayed. The message is displayed until a button operation instructing 5 Play-on or Gamble is conducted during the idle state or after the occurrence of winning. [0205] In the meanwhile, below the display window 150 are provided a help touch button 410, a language switching 10 touch button 411, a sound volume switching touch button 412, a denomination button 413, a number of lines selection touch button 414, and a bet per line selection touch button 415. These buttons 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, and 415 are provided left to right when viewed from the 15 player. [0206] The help touch button 410 displays the first page of the help screen 4101 when touched. The help touch button 410 is darkened when it is inactivated, e.g., during the 20 rotation of the reels. The button is displayed when the normal screen is displayed. The button disappears in the help screen 4101, the free game screen and the double-up screen. [0207] 25 As the language switching touch button 411 is 105 touched, the language is switched between English and Chinese. The language switching touch button 411 is activated only during the advertisement, and is darkened when it is invalidated, e.g., during the rotation of the 5 reels. [0208] The sound volume switching touch button 412 is used for switching the game sound volume at three stages. Each time the button is touched, the game sound volume is 10 switched such that, for example, low - middle - high small -* middle. The button is displayed when the normal screen is displayed. The button disappears when the help screen 4101 is displayed. [0209] 15 The denomination button 413 displays the current denomination set in the AUDIT. This button is displayed when screens other than the AUDIT are displayed. [0210] The number of lines selection touch button 414 is 20 used for increasing or decreasing the number of paylines L. In the present embodiment, this button is arranged not to be touchable because the number of lines is fixed to 30. [0211] The bet per line selection touch button 415 makes it 25 possible to conduct bet per line. When the button is 106 touched, five selection buttons corresponding to the current bet configuration appear. [0212] (Details of Display Screen: Payline Box) 5 The lower image display panel 141 described above forms, as shown in FIG. 43, payline boxes in the display window 150. As the payline boxes forming three rows and five columns are combined, 30 paylines L are formed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 44, at the left and right 10 edges of the display window 150, payline occurrence columns are provided in a symmetrical manner on the left and right. The left payline occurrence column on the left side when viewed from the player has 15 payline occurrence parts 65L. The right payline occurrence column on the 15 right side when viewed from the player has 15 payline occurrence parts 65R. [0213] The left payline occurrence parts 65L form pairs with the respective right payline occurrence parts 65R. 20 From the left payline occurrence parts 65L to the right payline occurrence parts paired with the left payline occurrence parts 65L, paylines L are defined in advance. The paylines L are associated with the above-described payline boxes. 25 [0214] 107 A payline L is activated when left and right payline occurrence parts 65L and 65R are connected with each other. In other cases, the paylines are inactive. The number of activated paylines L is determined based on a bet amount. 5 When the bet amount is maximum, i.e., MAXBET, the upper limit of, i.e. 30 paylines are activated. An activated payline L allows the symbols 501 to establish various types of winning combinations. [0215] 10 (Details of Display Screen: Displaying Line) Displaying of the lines at the occurrence of winning is carried out in the following cases: (1) during the normal game, (2) during the free game, (3) in the normal game when the free game is obtained (with a trigger), (4) 15 in the normal game when a mystery bonus is obtained (non trigger), (5) and when re-trigger is obtained. [0216] (Details of Display Screen: Displaying Line: When winning is achieved at a single line) 20 As an example of cases where a wining is achieved at a single line, when, as shown in FIG. 45, a winning is achieved at the line 2 in a 3-line game, the following two single line processes 1 and 2 are executed. That is to say, in the single line process 1, the line where the 25 winning is achieved and the frame enclosing the target 108 symbol are illuminated (but not flicker) . In the single line process 2, the animation of the symbol which is the target of winning starts. In a winning involving a scatter symbol such as the bonus symbol, only the frame 5 enclosing the symbol is displayed. The line display is continued until the next game starts. In the gray display region in the figure, the symbol display is below the payline L. [0217] 10 In the free game, each of the single line processes 1 and 2 is executed at least once. After the end of these processes, whether the WIN increment has been finished and whether the waiting time has been elapsed are checked, and the shifting to the next game is conducted when both of 15 these conditions are satisfied. In case of a minor WIN (in a single line or the like) , since the execution of each of the single line processes 1 and 2 once finishes promptly and the next game starts, the state at the occurrence of winning is maintained for five seconds, and 20 the shifting to the next game starts after five seconds elapse. The instructions "Skip" and "Cancellation of WIN Increment" by the player while the winning line is illuminated (WIN increment ) are accepted and the corresponding operations are performed. This, however, is 25 carried out only when these functions are available. 109 [0218] (Details of Display Screen: Displaying Lines: When winning is achieved at plural lines) As an example of cases where winning is achieved at 5 plural lines, as shown in FIG. 46, when in the 3-line game winning is achieved at the lines 1 and 2, plural line processes 1, 2, and 3 are executed. In the plural line process 1, the lines where the winning is achieved are illuminated for one second one by one. Furthermore, the 10 animations of all symbols that are the target of winning are continued. The line WIN is serially performed from the line having the smallest line number. When a bonus WIN not related to the lines occurs, the effect of this bonus WIN is executed first. In so doing, the win meter 15 402 displays "bonus WIN=XXXXX". In the gray display region, the symbol display is provided below the payline L. [0219] In the plural line process 2, as shown in FIG. 47, the next target line is illuminated for one second. 20 Furthermore, the animations of all symbols that are the target of winning are continued. In the gray display region, the symbol display is provided below the payline L. [0220] In the plural line process 3, the plural line 25 process 1 which is the first line display is carried out 110 again after the display of all lines finishes. The line display in accordance with the plural line processes 1, 2, and 3 is repeated until the next game starts. [0221] 5 Each winning line is illuminated during the free game, and whether the WIN increment has finished and where the waiting time has been elapsed are checked after the illumination of all winning lines finishes. The shifting to the next game is conducted when both of these 10 conditions are satisfied. The instructions "Skip" and "Cancellation of WIN Increment" by the player while the winning line is illuminated (WIN increment) are accepted and the corresponding operation is performed. This, however, is carried out only when these functions are 15 available. [0222] (Details of Display Screen: Displaying Lines: When -5-of-a-kind WIN occurs) Irrespective of the grade of the combination, video 20 and sound effects are executed when the symbols 501 form 5 of a kind. The sound volume is changed in accordance with the type of the combination. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, a 5 of a kind is achieved when the reel stops. Thereaf ter, the image and sound of the 5 of a kind are 25 output. More specifically, "5 OF A KIND" is displayed and, 111 the voice pronouncing "r5 OF A KIND" is reproduced. This process cannot be skipped. Furthermore, the increment display and the line display are not executed at this stage. Then a payout occurs. More specifically, the 5 increment of the payout is carried out and the line WIN is displayed. This process can be skipped. [0223] (Details of Display Screen: Displaying Lines: When Big WIN occurs) 10 The following effect is executed in accordance with the payout rate of the winning. One of these types of texts is displayed. The animation operates in the same manner in both cases. Winning with the payout ratio of 10/1 to 25/1 is termed "High Payout". In the meanwhile, 15 winning with the payout rate of 1/25 or higher is termed "Great". [0224) The following will described a case where 5 of a kind is not achieved. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, 20 winning with 10/1 or higher and smaller than 25/1 occurs when the reel stops. Then the increment display starts and "Big WIN", a Big WIN dedicated meter (large meter), and the line WIN are displayed. Displaying them can be skipped. The speed of the increment display in the Big 25 WIN dedicated meter is carried out in accordance with the 112 increment operation in the win meter 402. Details of the increment operation will be given later. When three seconds have elapsed after the end of the increment, the Big WIN and the large meter disappear. The line WIN is 5 displayed continuously. [0225] The following will describe a case where a 5 of a kind is achieved. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, winning with 10/1 or higher and smaller than 25/1 occurs 10 when the reel stops. Then, an image and sound for the 5 of a kind are output. More specifically, '5 OF A KIND" is displayed and, the voice pronouncing 115 OF A KIND" is reproduced. This process cannot be skipped. the increment display and the line display are not executed at this 15 stage. [0226] Subsequently, the increment display starts and the Big WIN and the large meter are displayed. More specifically, the increment display starts. The speed of 20 the increment is in conformity with the increment in the win meter 402. "Big WIN" and the line WIN are displayed. This process can be skipped. When three seconds have elapsed after the end of the increment, the Big WIN and the large meter disappear. The line WIN is continuously 25 displayed. 113 [0227] (Details of Display Screen: Win Meter 402) As shown in FIG. 51, the win meter 402 displays a obtained credit and the details thereof in an integrated 5 meter, when a winning is achieved. The win meter 402 includes a WIN totally amount display region 4021, a detail display region 4022, and a total display region 4023. [0228] 10 (Details of Display Screen: Win Meter 402; WIN Totally Amount Display Region 4021) The WIN totally amount display region 4021 displays the obtained credit and money. Details of the display screen will be given below. In the idle state, the total 15 amount of winning displayed is "101" immediately after the winning, and "0" is continuously displayed thereafter. When the spin button 46 is pressed, 11011 is displayed. The increment display is executed during the WIN increment. "1" is displayed during a bonus pick trigger (because no 20 winning is achieved during the trigger). [02291 At the introduction of the free game, the total amount of immediately preceding winning is displayed. The total amount of immediately preceding winning is displayed 25 during the rotation of the reels in the free game. At the 114 moment immediately after the rotation of the reels and immediately after the winning in the free game, the winning achieved in the free game is added to the total amount of the preceding winning, and the increment display 5 is carried out. In other cases, the total amount of the winning in the immediately preceding game is displayed. At the introduction of a bonus, the total amount of the immediately preceding winning is displayed. Immediately after the end of the bonus, the credits obtained in a 10 bonus or jackpot are added to the total amount of immediately preceding winning, and the increment display is carried out. [0230] For example, credit display such as 111234567811 is 15 displayed on the upper stage, and money display such as "$123, 456, 78" is displayed in the lower stage. [0231] (Details of Display Screen: Win Meter 402: Detail Display Region 4022) 20 The detail display region 4022 displays the number of the winning line and the WIN credit after the stop of the fifth reel, when winning is achieved in the normal game or the free game. When more than one line payout simultaneously occurs, the line payouts are displayed one 25 by one at intervals of 0.5 second. The line payouts are 115 serially displayed from the one having the smallest number, and the one having the smallest number is displayed again after the one having the largest number is displayed. The detail display region 4022 displays a text string "bonus 5 WIN" and WIN credits in case of winning with a bonus and credit payout. Furthermore, the detail display region 4022 displays a text string "jackpot WIN" and WIN credits in case of obtaining a bonus in the jackpot. [0232] 10 Details of the image displays will be described below. In case of immediately after a normal winning in the idle state, the detail of the payout is displayed. When there are more than one payout, the details of the payouts are switched at intervals of 0.5 second. Nothing 15 is displayed in other cases. Furthermore, nothing is displayed when the spin button 46 is pressed. Detail of the payout is displayed during the WIN increment. When there are more than one WIN increment, the WIN increments are switched at intervals of 0.5 second. Furthermore, 20 nothing is displayed at the time of a bonus pick trigger. Furthermore, nothing is displayed at the time of the introduction of a free game. Furthermore, nothing is displayed during the rotation of the reels in a free game. When a line winning exists immediately after the stop of 25 the reels in a free game, the detail of the payout is 116 displayed. When there are more than one payout, the details of the payouts are switched at intervals of 0.5 second. Nothing is displayed in other cases. [0233] 5 Nothing is displayed at the time of the introduction of a bonus. When a bonus (excluding jackpot) exists immediately after the end of the bonus, a bonus WIN is displayed, and a jackpot WIN is displayed when the jackpot is achieved. The bonus WIN is displayed immediately after 10 achieving a credit payout. Nothing is displayed at the end of a bonus game (i.e., when returning to the game screen) . [0234] An example of the displayed image is "line xx WIN = 15 12345678". This image display indicates a winning in a normal game or in a free game. Another example of the displayed image is "bonus WIN = 12345678". This image display indicates a winning of a bonus or a credit payout. Another example of the displayed image is "jackpot WIN = 20 12345678". This image display indicates a winning at the time of obtaining jackpot in a bonus. [0235] (Details of Display Screen: win meter 402: total display region 4023) 25 The total display region 4023 displays the sum total 117 of the amounts in the detail display region. Details of the image displays will be given below. The total winning is displayed in case of immediately after a normal winning in the idle state. Nothing is displayed in other cases. 5 Nothing is displayed when the spin button 46 is pressed. The total winning is displayed during the WIN increment. Nothing is displayed at the time of a bonus pick trigger. Nothing is displayed at the introduction of a free game. Nothing is displayed during the rotation of the reels in a 10 free game. When a line winning exists immediately after the stop of the rotation of the reels in a free game, the total winning is displayed. Nothing is displayed in other cases. Nothing is displayed at the introduction of a bonus. The total winning is displayed immediately after 15 the end of a bonus. The total winning is displayed immediately after winning a credit payout. Nothing is displayed at the end of a bonus game (i.e., returning to the game screen). An example of the displayed image is "total WIN = 12345678". 20 [0236] (Details of Display Screen: WIN Meter 402: Increment) (Basic Setting) The count up is smoothly carried out upward. The 25 control is executed in consideration of a difference 118 between an actual amount of money (real amount of money) and an amount of money displayed at that time (displayed amount of money) The operation of the carry of a digit is done at the same time as the operation for lower digits. 5 When a displayed amount of money is larger than a real amount of money (e.g., at the time of resetting in response to a winning) , rewriting is immediately carried out. [0237] 10 (Details of Increment Operation) The speed of the increment is determined in accordance with a remaining count number. When the remaining count number is increased during the operation, the speed of the increment is immediately changed to 15 correspond to the increased remaining count number. The rewriting is performed when the remaining count number exceeds " 1 0 1 ". More specifically, as shown in FIG. 52, the increment operation is carried out at a speed of increment (seconds) corresponding to each remaining count 20 number. [0238] (Details of Rewriting) When the remaining count number exceeds "101, the rewriting is carried out with the value (remaining count 25 number -60), and the count up is carried out based on a 119 data table for the remaining 60 counts. For example, when the remaining count number is 110 counts, the target amount is rewritten so that 50 counts calculated by subtracting 60 from 110 are added to the target amount. 5 At the same time as the rewriting, the remaining 60 counts are counted up. In the meanwhile, when the display amount becomes larger than the real amount due to resetting on account of progressive winning or the like, rewriting is immediately carried out. It is noted that the numbers 10 above such as 1110111 and 116011 are mere examples, and "101" may be any predetermined number and 116011 may be any number to be subtracted. [0239] When a progressive winning occurs, the increment is 15 interrupted, the rewriting to the amount of money having been won is carried out, and a flickering effect starts. The flickering is not performed while the increment is being interrupted. [0240] 20 The speed of increment may be managed based on the ratio between the bet and the amount won. For example, when an amount won by winning is four times larger than a bet, the speed of the increment is set at four seconds with reference to the relationship between control 25 thresholds and seconds defined in, for example, a data 120 table shown in FIG. 53. Furthermore, after the speed of the increment is determined based on the data table of FIG. 53, the data table of FIG. 53 may be rewritten based on the determined value. For example, when the speed of the 5 increment is determined to be four seconds in the case where an amount won by winning is four times larger than the bet as above, the second for the remaining count number (1 to 2) in the data table of FIG. 53 is set at four seconds, and the other remaining count numbers are 10 changed to values calculated based on a predetermined ratio. [0241] (Details of Display Screen: Sound Volume Switching Touch Button 412) 15 As shown in FIG. 54, the sound volume switching touch button 412 has a function of allowing the player to switch the sound volume at will. The volume is switchable in, for example, three stages. The volume may be linearly changeable. The first stage corresponds to the minimum 20 volume. The second stage corresponds to the medium volume. The third stage corresponds to the maximum volume. The volume stages are switched such that the first stage second stage - third stage -, first stage. [0242] 25 The default volume stage is the first stage. The 121 default bonus stage is set when (1) a game is activated and (2) at the return from the AUDIT (regardless of whether the volume in the AUDIT is changed). The coefficients of volume changes are 30% in the first stage, 5 70% in the second stage, and 100% in the third stage. The sound volume switching touch button 412 is always activated unless the button is hidden. The button is activated when GUI (Graphical User Interface) such as the help touch button 410 is displayed. However, when a help 10 screen is displayed, the sound volume switching touch button 412 disappears from the GUI (i.e., is covered with the NEXT button), the button is not operable. The operation invalidation time of the sound volume switching touch button 412 after the touch, i.e., the minimum 15 interval between serial touching is 0.15 second (150msec). The default sound volume setting value in the AUDIT is 12. The default value is 5 when no sound volume adjustment touch panel function is provided. The reproduction sound volume of the volume setting change sound in the AUDIT is 20 identical with the default volume of the sound volume switching touch button 412 (i.e., the volume reflecting the coefficient in the default stage). [0243] (Details of Display Screen: Details of screen touch 25 buttons) 122 The positions and operations of the help touch button 410, the language switching touch button 411, the sound volume switching touch button 412, and the denomination button 413 are based on the positions in the 5 operation states shown in FIGs. 55A to 55H, a lighting table shown in FIG. 56, and the language setting shown in FIG. 57. For example, the buttons are operable only in the idle state (game over state) regardless of the presence of credits. The switching is impossible during 10 the help, during games, during an error, and during the AUDIT. (The buttons are not illuminated and invalidated, or are replaced with other buttons) The switching is impossible during the help, during games, during an error, and during the AUDIT. (The buttons are not illuminated and 15 invalidated, or are replaced with other buttons). The national flag associated with the currently used language is displayed on the top. The states of the previous game are maintained even after the switching. The default language in English-speaking countries is English. The 20 default language in Chinese-speaking countries is Chinese. [0244] (Details of Display Screen: System Font Area 403c) As shown in FIG. 58, the system font area 403c has a bet information display region 403a and a game state 25 display region 403b. The system font area 403c shows the 123 bet information of a game (or the last game) to the player. In the system font area 403c, a display region for the bet per line is provided in the bet information display region 403a and a display region for the game stage is provided 5 in the game state display region 403b. [02451 The display contents on the bet information display region 403a of the system font area 403c are as follows. Immediately after the RAM is cleared, 1 Credit Per Line or 10 XX CREDITS PER LINE (Xx is the minimum value of the set betting patterns) is displayed. As the BET buttons 34 to 39 are pressed, the 1 Credit Per Line or the XX CREDITS PER LINE (indicating different values in accordance with the BET buttons) is displayed. In other cases, the 15 immediately preceding display content is kept displayed. [02461 The display contents on the game state display region 403b of the system font area 403c are as follows. Immediately after the RAM is cleared, GAME OVER is 20 displayed. When the spin button 46 is pressed, nothing is displayed if the reel is rotating, and GAME OVER is displayed in other cases. When Gamble is possible immediately if winning is achieved after the reel stop (without trigger), "PLAY ON, GAMBLE or TAKE WIN" is 25 displayed. GAME OVER is displayed in other cases. 124 [0247] Nothing is displayed at the time of bonus trigger. Immediately after the bonus, if Gamble is possible on condition that winning is achieved, "PLAY ON, GAMBLE or 5 TAKE WIN" is displayed. GAME OVER is displayed in other cases. Immediately after the end of the jackpot, GAME OVER is displayed. When the help button 33 is pressed (to display the help screen 4101), nothing is displayed if Gamble is possible on condition that winning is achieved. 10 GAME OVER is displayed in other cases. [0248] When the help button 33 is pressed (the return to the game screen), the state before the help screen 4101 is displayed comes back. When the gamble button 44 is 15 pressed (to display the gamble screen) , nothing is displayed if Gamble is possible on condition that winning is achieved. GAME OVER is displayed when the BET buttons 34 to 39 are pressed. GAME OVER is displayed when Take Win is selected. The previous states come back when 20 returning from the AUFIT and power failure. [0249] (Details of Display Screen; Help Screen 4101) As shown in FIG. 59, the lower image display panel 141 displays a help screen 4101 as the help touch button 25 410 is operated. Below the help screen 4101 are provided 125 text display regions 4105, 4106, and 4107. On the text display regions 4105, 4106, and 4107, texts are displayed with the system font. The help touch button 410 is switched to an EXIT button 4102, the language switching 5 touch button 411 is switched to a PREV button 4103, and the sound volume switching touch button 412 is switched to a NEXT button 4104. When the EXIT button 4102 is touched, the help is terminated and the normal game screen comes back. As the PREV button 4103 is touched, the previous 10 help page is displayed. As the NEXT button 4104 is touched, the next help page is displayed. [0250] An example of the text displayed on the text display region 4105 is PRESS HELP TO EXIT. The maximum number of 15 characters is 25. An example of the text displayed on the text display region 4106 is PRESS BET 1 FOR PREVIOUS PAGE. The maximum number of characters is 36. An example of the text displayed on the text display region 4107 is PRESS BET 2 FOR NEXT PAGE. The maximum number of characters is 20 33. [0251] As shown in FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, these buttons 4102, 4103, and 4104 and the text display regions 4105, 4106, and 4107 are linked to the control panel 30. Even if the 25 patterns are altered and the values are changed, the text 126 display regions 4105, 4106, and 4107 display correct contents in accordance with the changes. [0252] (Details of Display Screen: Help Screen 4101: 5 Operations) Operation when entering the help screen 4101; When the help touch button 410 is pressed in the idle state, only the 1st screen is changed to the help screen 4101 while the 2nd screen is kept displaying the basic screen 10 of the idle state. The help screen 4101 is displayed only on the 1st screen. During an error or AUDIT, the help touch button 410LED is not illuminated so as not to allow the player to enter the help screen 4101. Whether it is possible to enter the help screen 4101 during games is 15 different in each game. Basically, at the destinations of shipment, it is possible to enter the help screen 4101 only in the idle state. The help screen 4101 must be displayed from the first page. [0253] 20 Operation in the help screen 4101: When an error or door open occurs, the help screen 4101 is terminated (i.e., the game screen is reinstated and ERROR/DOOR OPEN is displayed. When a bill or a coin is inserted, the help screen 4101 is terminated and the credit is received. 25 When an AUDIT key is turned, the help screen 4101 is 127 terminated and the AUDIT is displayed. After the end of the AUDIT, the idle state comes back. When power interruption occurs, the help screen 4101 is not displayed when the power is turned on and the machine becomes in the 5 idle state. When no input is made for three minutes while the help screen 4101 is being displayed, the help screen 4101 disappears and the machine becomes in the idle state. [0254] (Details of Display Screen: Help Screen 4101: Page 10 Structure) The required items,. i.e., a payout table item, a basic rule item, a winning line item, a feature item, a unique benefit feature item, and a bet-number item are structured into pages- in this order. Some items are 15 described over plural pages. [0255] The payout table item describes all winning combinations. The winning combinations are listed from the highest one to the lowest one. For example, picture 20 symbol - royal symbol. The basic rule item describes how to play games and the basic play of the gamble game. The winning line item describes the paylines. In the feature item, each feature is described in a different page when there are plural features. When a payout table different 25 from that of the normal game is used, such a table is 128 described after the feature rules. The unique benefit feature item describes feature rules unique to the games, such as High Power, MAX BET Special, and RESCUE. The bet number item describes the range of money playable in a 5 game. For example, the item shows the minimum and the maximum of the BET buttons. [0256] The basic rule item includes the following contents as display data. "This game must be played with all 10 lines.", "Select credits bet on each line.", "All wins are displayed as credits.", "Winning is determined on successive reels from the leftmost except bonus symbol (bonus symbol in free game) . "Winning is determined on illuminated line except bonus symbol (bonus symbol in free 15 game) .", "Target is the highest winning on each line.", "Winning on different line is also added.", "Winning on line is multiplied by credits bet on each line.", "All payouts and game play become invalidated when malfunction occurs.", and "Player should check whether correct credits 20 are registered before game starts." [0257] The winning line item includes, as display data, 39 patterns of the payout lines. The payout table item has, as display data, the illustrations in FIG. 62 and FIG. 63. 25 The bet-number item includes, as display data, "PLAY 0000 129 TO 0000 CREDITS" and "ALL WINS PAID BY MACHINE OR ATTENDANT ". [0258] The feature item and the unique benefit feature item 5 include the illustrations in FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 as display data. The feature item and the unique benefit feature item include the following contents as display data. [0259] 10 In the bonus selection, "If bonus symbol stops at reel 1, 3, or 5, a bonus pick is triggered", "Four doors are displayed on screen.", "In the four doors, Franken BONUS, Mummy bonus, Wolfman bonus, and Vampire bonus are hidden.", and "Select one of the four doors. Game shifts 15 to bonus in the door or to free game." [0260] In the Mummy BONUS, "Five King's coffins are displayed on screen.", "Prize appears as one of the five coffins is selected.", "Credit payout or Franken BONUS is 20 hidden in the five King's coffins.", "If the credit payout appears from the selected King's coffin, the displayed credit is obtained and Mummy BONUS ends.", "When Franken BONUS appears from the selected King's coffin, the displayed credit is obtained and Mummy BONUS ends, and 25 Franken BONUS is triggered.", "Credit payouts of Mummy 130 BONUS: 120, 150, 180, 200, 240, 250, 260, 300 or 350 times as much as bet per line." [0261] In the Wolfman BONUS, "Wolfman bonus is 5-game free 5 game.", "Different reel is used in Wolfman BONUS.", "Number of play lines and number of bets in Wolfman BONUS are identical with those when bonus pick is triggered.", " (Before-wolf-transform wild symbol) appearing on reel is changed to (after-wolf-transform wild symbol), and stops 10 at his position until free game ends.", "' (In-free-game bonus symbol) having appeared below (after-wolf-transform wild symbol) is active and alternately displayed when re trigger occurs.", "Re-trigger occurs once only when three (in-free-game bonus symbols) appear, and five free games 15 are added.", "After Wolfman BONUS ends, Franken BONUS is randomly triggered. " [02621 In the Vampire BONUS, "Select one of six windows.", "In six windows, (Beauty Girl A Symbol), (Beauty Girl B 20 Symbol), (Beauty Girl C Symbol), (Beauty Girl D Symbol), (Beauty Girl E Symbol), and (END symbol) are hidden.", "When one of (Beauty Girl A Symbol), (Beauty Girl B Symbol), (Beauty Girl C Symbol), (Beauty Girl D Symbol), and (Beauty Girl E Symbol) appears from the selected 25 window, the displayed payout is obtained and six windows 131 appear again.", "As long as (Beauty Girl A Symbol), (Beauty Girl B Symbol) , (Beauty Girl C Symbol), (Beauty Girl D Symbol), or (Beauty Girl E Symbol) appears from the selected window, the Vampire BONUS is repeated eight times 5 at the maximum.", "If (END symbol) appears from the selected window, the displayed credit is obtained and Vampire BONUS ends.", "If one of (Beauty Girl A Symbol), (Beauty Girl B Symbol) , (Beauty Girl C Symbol), (Beauty Girl D Symbol) , and (Beauty Girl E Symbol) appears in the 10 eighth selection, Vampire BONUS ends and Franken BONUS is triggered." [0263] In Franken BONUS, "Franken BONUS starts from pumpkin selection area. some pumpkins are selected from 29 15 pumpkins.", "Behind each of the 29 pumpkins, Credit payout , (Mummy symbol), (Wolfman symbol), (Vampire symbol), (Door 2 options mummy symbol) , (Door 2 options wolfman symbol), (Door 2 options vampire symbol), (Mirror bonus symbol), (Electric chair bonus symbol), or (END 20 symbol) is hidden.", "The following icons do not appear at the same time. (Mummy symbol) and (Door 2 options mummy symbol), (Wolfman symbol) and (Door 2 options wolfman symbol) , and (Vampire symbol) and (Door 2 options vampire symbol)", "A pumpkin is selectable until (END symbol) 25 appears.", "If the credit payout appears from the selected 132 pumpkin, the credit is obtained. ", "When a character appears from the pumpkin, the displayed character is obtained.", "When (Door 2 options mummy symbol), (Door 2 options wolfman symbol), or (Door 2 options vampire 5 symbol) appears from the pumpkin, shift to MONSTER'S ROOM screen.". "In MONSTER'S ROOM stage, select one of two doors.", "If credit payout appears from the selected door, the credit is obtained return to pumpkin selection area.", "If character appears from the selected door, the 10 character is obtained and return to pumpkin selection area.", "Obtained character sits down on seat at dining table on screen.", "When (Mirror bonus symbol) appears from pumpkin, (Mirror bonus) is triggered.", "When (Electric chair bonus symbol) appears from pumpkin, 15 (Electric chair bonus) is triggered.", "The credit payout of (Door 2 options mummy symbol), (Door 2 options wolfman symbol), and (Door 2 options vampire symbol) is 60 times as much as the bet per line. This payout, however, is obtained only when no character is obtained." 20 [0264] In Franken BONUS, "When character has been obtained before drawing "END"., random determination of character payout is conducted at top box.", "Random determination is conducted for each of obtained characters, and payout 25 calculated by multiplying illuminated payout by bet/line 133 is paid out.", " Franken BONUS ends when random determinations of all payouts for obtained characters end.", "When the credit payout displayed at top box is different from the credit payout displayed on game screen, 5 the credit payout displayed on game screen is preferred.", "VAMPIRE'S award: CREDITs BET PER LINE multiplied by 250, 300, 500, 750, 900 or 1200", "WOLFMANIS award : CREDITS BET PER LIN multiplied by 200, 250, 450, 500, 650 or 1000", and "MUMMY'S award: CREDITS BET PER LIN multiplied by 150, 10 200, 250, 300, 500 or 750". [0265] In Franken BONUS, "When no character has been obtained before drawing "END", shift to stage with tombstones.", "Select one of four tombstones.", "Behind 15 four tombstones, one of arbitrarily selected (Mummy symbol), (Wolfman symbol), and (Vampire symbol) or one of (END symbol) and (REVIVAL GHOST bonus symbol) is hidden.", "When character appears from selected tombstone, random determination of payout corresponding to obtained 20 character is conducted at top box, payout calculated by multiplying illuminated payout by bet/line is awarded, and Franken BONUS ends.", "when (END symbol) appears from selected tombstone, obtain displayed credit and Franken BONUS ends.", "When REVIVAL GHOST bonus appears from 25 selected tombstone, displayed credit is obtained and 134 REVIVAL GHOST bonus is triggered.", "(END symbol) , REVIVAL GHOST bonus credit award: CREDITS bet per line multiplied by 30, 60, or 150". [0266] 5 In the revival ghost bonus of Franken BONUS, "Select one of 10 ghosts.", "Behind ghosts, one of arbitrarily selected (Mummy symbol), (Wolfman symbol), and (Vampire symbol), or one of (END symbol) and fixed payout is hidden.", "Ghost is selectable until character or (END 10 symbol) appears.", "When character appears from selected ghost, random determination of payout corresponding to obtained character is conducted at top box, payout calculated by multiplying illuminated payout by bet/line is awarded, and REVIVAL GHOST bonus ends.", "When (END 15 symbol) appears from selected ghost, REVIVAL GHOST bonus ends.", "When REVIVAL GHOST bonus ends Franken BONUS also ends.", "(GHOST) credit award: CREDITS bet per line multiplied by 30, 60, 90, 120 or 150." [0267] 20 In mirror bonus of Franken BONUS, "Select three mirrors out of eight mirrors.", "Payout is awarded based on combination of numbers displayed on mirrors.", "In each mirror, one of numbers, 1, 2, 3, and 4 is hidden. ", "Mirrors are serially selected for the first digit, the 25 second digit, and the third digit, the numbers on the 135 respective mirrors are input to the respective digits, and payout is determined by multiplying the number indicated by the three digits by bet/line.", "After payout is awarded, mirror bonus ends and return to pumpkin selection 5 area." [0268] In Electric chair bonus of Franken BONUS, "Credit of payout is randomly determined.", "Press SPIN button or MAX BET button to elongate meter in game screen. This, however, 10 does not influence of credit to be paid out.", "After payout displayed on screen is awarded, Electric chair bonus ends and return to pumpkin selection area.", "Credit payout of Electric chair bonus: 30, 60, 90, 100, 120, 150, 200, 250, 300, or 350 times as much as bet per line". 15 [0269] In mummy wild feature, "Only when no bonus symbol appears on third reel in normal game, mummy randomly appears.", "When mummy appears, all symbols on randomly selected four reels at the maximum are changed to wild 20 symbols.", "Mummy wild feature, wolfman wild feature, and vampire wild feature do not occur at the same time." [0270] In the wolfman wild feature, "Only when no bonus symbol appears on third reel during normal game and no 25 wild symbol has appeared, wolfman randomly appears.", 136 "When wolfman appears, randomly selected three to seven symbols are changed to wild symbols.", "Mummy wild feature, wolfman wild feature, and vampire wild feature do not occur at the same time." 5 [0271] In the vampire wild feature, "only when no bonus symbol appears on third reel in normal game, vampire randomly appears.", "When vampire appears, randomly selected three to seven symbols are changed to wild 10 symbols. ", "Mummy wild feature, wolfman wild feature, and vampire wild feature do not occur at the same time. [0272] (Details of Display Screen: AUDIT screen) As shown in FIG. 66, the AUDIT screen allows the 15 switching of the national flag on an AUDIT menu. In the switching of the national flag on the AUDIT menu, "national flag" displayed on the touch button at the switching of the language can be set on the AUDIT menu. For example, the operator enters the "AUDIT menu". Then 20 "SETTING" is pressed, and "SOFTWARE SETTING" is pressed as shown in FIG. 67, a screen shown in FIG. 68 appears. It is noted that the operations by the control panel 30 or the like are not changed from the current settings. [0273] 25 In the screen shown in FIG. 68, the item "LANGUAGE 137 SELECT BUTTON DISPLAY" is added. In regard to the language switching button, the display content in this later is one of the followings. That is, "LANGUAGE SELECT BUTTON DISPLAY" is one of "DISABLED", "UK/CHN", and 5 "US/CHN". [0274] In addition to the above, the initial display at the clearance of the RAM is shown in FIG. 69. That is to say, in North America, the display language is English, the 10 national flags are U.S./China, and the U.S. flag is on the front on the function touch button. In the Macau area, the display language is English, the national flags are U.K./China, and the U.K. flag is on the front on the function touch button. In the other areas, the display 15 language is English, the national flags are U.K./China, and the U.K. flag is on the front on the function touch button. [0275] When the item "LANGUAGE SELECT BUTTON DISPLAY" is 20 selected, a screen shown in FIG. 70 is displayed. It is noted that the selected item is enclosed by a red frame. It is noted that the operations by the control panel 30 or the like are not changed from the current settings. "DISABLED" is setting with which the switching function is 25 disabled (only English). The language switching touch 138 button is switched to 11 PAYTABLE touch button. After the touch (i.e., the determination by the button), the screen of the immediately above layer is displayed and the determination is confirmed. "UK/CHN" indicates that the 5 U.K. flag is set. "USA/CHN" indicates that the U.S. flag is set. The button also functions as the activation of the switching function (i.e., the switching touch button is displayed) . After the touch (i.e., the determination by the button) , the screen of the immediately above layer 10 is displayed and the determination is confirmed. The selected national flag is on the front of the touch button (Chinese flag is on the behind) . By "CANCEL", the screen is canceled and the screen of the immediately above layer comes back. The contents that were previously set remain 15 the same. [0276] (Control Panel 30) Below the lower image display panel 141 that displays the AUDIT screen above or the like, as shown in 20 FIG. 71, a control panel 30 is provided. The control panel 30 is provided not only with buttons but also units such as a coin entry 21 that allows coins to enter the cabinet 11 and a bill entry 22. [0277] 25 More specifically, on the control panel 30, a change 139 button 31, a cashout button 32, and a help button 33 are provided on the upper stage of the left area in f ront elevation, a 1-BET button 34, a 2-BET button 35, a 3-BET button 37, and a 5-BET button 38 are provided in the 5 middle stage of the left area. Furthermore, on the control panel 30, a play-2-lines button 40, a play-5-lines button 41, a play-10-lines button 42, a play-20-lines button 43, and a gamble button 44 are provided in the lower stage of the left area. It is noted that, as shown 10 in FIG. 72 to FIG. 75, the control panel 30 may have a different design of buttons in accordance with the type of the game. [02781 The control panel 30 makes it possible to conduct 15 selections in the same manner as those by the touch panel, on various types of selection screens. For example, the cursor is moved leftward as the 1-BET button 34 is touched, and the cursor is moved rightward as the 10-BET button 39 is touched. When the operation is carried out, the light 20 source in each button is preferably turned on. [0279] In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 71, on the control panel 30, the coin entry 21 and the bill entry 22 are provided on the upper stage of the right area, 25 whereas a maximum BET button 45 and a spin button 46 are 140 provided on the lower stage of the right area. [0280] The change button 31 is used when a player leaves the machine or when the player asks a staff person of the 5 gaming facility to exchange money. The cashout button 32 is a so-called settlement button by which credit data concerning credits obtained in games is added to the credit data stored in an IC card inserted into the PTS terminal 700. The help button 33 is pressed when, for 10 example, it is unclear how to play a game. As the help button 33 is pressed, various help information is displayed on a later-described effect mechanism 131 and lower image display panel 141. [0281] 15 Each time the 1-BET button 34 is pressed, one of the credits currently owned by the player is bet on each active payline L. The 2-BET button 35 is used to start a game with two credits bet on each active payline L. The 3-BET button 37 is used to start a game with three credits 20 bet on each active payline L. The 5-BET button 38 is used to start a game with five credits bet on each active payline L. The 10-BET button 39 is used to start a game with ten credits bet on each active payline L. The maximum BET button 45 is used to activate the maximum 25 number of paylines L, i.e., 20 paylines L. With this, the 141 number of activated paylines L becomes the maximum, i.e., 20. As such, the number of credits bet on each active payline L determined by pressing the 1-BET button 34, the 2-BET button 35, the 3-BET button 37, the 5-BET button 38, 5 the 10-BET button 39, and the maximum BET button 45. [0282] The play-2-lines button 40 is pressed for activating two paylines L. As a result, the number of active paylines L becomes two. The play-5-lines button 41 is 10 pressed for activating five paylines L. As a result, the number of active paylines L becomes five. The play 10 lines button 42 is pressed for activating ten paylines L. As a result, the number of active paylines L becomes ten. The play 20-lines button 43 is pressed for activating 20 15 paylines L. As a result, the number of active paylines L becomes 20. [0283] The gamble button 45 is an operation button used for, for example, shifting to the gamble game after the end of 20 the bonus game or the like. The gamble game is a game played with the consumption of an obtained credit. [0284] The spin button 46 is a button used for starting the scroll of the symbols 501. This spin button 46 also 25 functions as a button for starting a bonus game and for 142 adding a payout awarded in a bonus game to the credits. The coin entry 21 is used for receiving coins into the cabinet 11. The bill entry 22 validate bills and receives genuine bills into the cabinet 11. 5 [0285] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30) The operations of the control panel 30 are changed or restricted in accordance with the content of the display screen and the operations on the lower image 10 display panel 141. [0286) (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: Immediately after clearance of RAM) As shown in FIG. 76, the change button 31 is in the 15 off state and disabled, and is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The help button 33 is in the on state and active. The 1 BET button 34 to 10-BET button 39 are in the off state but active. The gamble button 44 is turned off and disabled. 20 The maximum BET button 45 is in the off state and disabled. The spin button 46 is in the off state and disabled. [0287] The gamble button 44 appears only when GAMBLE ENABLE is set. The gamble button 44 is basically in the on state 25 and active only when "PLAY ON, GAMBLE OR TAKE WIN" is 143 displayed. The button is in the off state and disabled in other cases. [0288] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: Idle 5 state (without credits)) As shown in FIG. 77, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state but active. The help button 33 is in the on state and active. 10 The 1-BET button 34 to 10-BET button 39 are in the off state or are in the on state and active. In other words, these buttons retain the state of the previous game play. The gamble button 44 is in the of f state but active. The maximum BET button 45 is in the off state but active. The 15 spin button 46 is in the off state but active. [0289] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: Idle state (with credits)) As shown in FIG. 78, the change button 31 is in the 20 off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and active. The help button 33 is in the on state and active. The 1-BET button 34 to 10-BET button 39 are in the off state or are in the on state and active. In other words, 25 these buttons retain the state of the previous game play. 144 The gamble button 44 is in the off state and disabled. The maximum BET button 45 is turned on when MAX BET is possible, and a game starts with "MAX BET" when the button pressed. When the credits are less than MAX BET, the 5 button is turned on, and the maximum credits bettable are selected when the button is pressed. When the credits are less than the amount for one bet, the button is in the off state and disabled. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active in a bet pattern in which the remaining credits 10 are selected. When the remaining credits are smaller than the selected bet pattern, the button is in the off state and disabled. [0290] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30. 15 Continuous pressing of spin button 46) As shown in FIG. 79, auto bet starts as the spin button 46 is continuously pressed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the off state and disabled. The other buttons are in the off state and disabled. The auto bet function 20 (button) is the operation identical with those during the reel spin and the WIN increment. However, during the WIN increment, the next game starts rather than the GAME OVER, when the illuminated button is pressed. The button operation when a payout occurs is identical with that of 25 the WIN increment. The button operation when losing in 145 the game is identical with the operation during the reel spin. When the feature is waited for, it is necessary to press the bottom at the time of the pressing of the spin button 46. 5 [0291] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: During help screen) As shown in FIG. 80, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as 10 pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The help button 33 is in the on state and active. The help ends when the button is pressed. The 1 BET button 34 is in the on state and active. The next page of the help screen is displayed when the button is 15 pressed. The 2-BET button 35 is in the on state and active. The previous page of the help screen is displayed when the button is pressed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. The help ends when the button is pressed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and 20 active. The help ends when the button is pressed. The other buttons are in the off state and disabled. [0292] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: During reel spin (the same applies during free game)) 25 As shown in FIG. 81, the change button 31 is in the 146 off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The maximum BET, button 45 is in the on state 5 and active. Quick stop is executed when the button is pressed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. Quick stop is executed when the button is pressed. The other buttons are in the off state and disabled. [0293] 10 (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: During cancelable effect screen) As shown in FIG. 82, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and 15 disabled. The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. The effect is canceled when the button is pressed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. The effect is canceled when the button is pressed. The 20 other buttons are in the off state and disabled. [0294] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30; In WIN increment - during normal game) As shown in FIG. 83, the change button 31 is in the 25 off state but active. The button is turned on/off as 147 pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed. The help button 33 is in the off state but active. The 1-BET button 34 to the 10-BET button 39 are 5 in the off state or are in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when one of the buttons is pressed, and the GAME OVER is executed and the selected bet is set and the button is turned on. In other words, these buttons retain the state of the previous game play. 10 Alternatively, the buttons are in the off state or are in the on state and active, and the increment is canceled and the GAME OVER is executed when the button is pressed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed, and the 15 processes from Take WIN to GAME OVER are executed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed, and the processes from Take WIN to GAME OVER are executed. When credits allowing repeat bet are retained, the next game 20 starts. The spin button 46 may be in the on state and active, and the increment may be canceled when pressed and the GAME OVER may be executed. The gamble button 44 is in the on state and active when Gamble is active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed, and a 25 gamble screen is displayed. The button is in the off 148 state and disabled when Gamble is disabled. [0295] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: In WIN increment -During free game) 5 As shown in FIG. 84, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and active. The next game starts when the number of remaining games is not zero. When the number of remaining games is 10 zero, the shifting to a total WIN signboard is executed. The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The 1-BET button 34 to the 10-BET button 39 are in the off state or are in the on state and active. Each button is turned on only at the time of betting with the triggering 15 of a free game. The next game starts when the number of remaining games is not zero. When the number of remaining games is zero, the shifting to a total WIN signboard is executed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. The next game starts when the number of 20 remaining games is not zero. When the number of remaining games is zero, the shifting to a total WIN signboard is executed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. The next game starts when the number of remaining games is not zero. When the number of remaining games is 25 zero, the shifting to a total WIN signboard is executed. 149 The gamble button 44 is in the off state and disabled. [0296] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: In trigger payout increment after winning free game) 5 As shown in FIG. 85, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed, and the shifting to the next step is executed. 10 The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The 1-BET button 34 to the 10-BET button 39 are in the off state or are in the on state and active. Each button is turned on only at the time of betting with the triggering of a free game. The increment is canceled when the button 15 is pressed, and the shifting to the next step is executed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed, and the shifting to the next step is executed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. The increment is 20 canceled when the button is pressed, and the shifting to the next step is executed. The gamble button 44 is in the off state and disabled. [0297] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: Waiting 25 for selection - direct selection of control panel 30) 150 As shown in FIG. 86, the change button 31 is in the of f state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The help button 33 is in the off state and 5 disabled. The 1-BET button 34 to the 10-BET button 39 are in the on state and active when allocated to selection buttons. The buttons are in the off state and disabled when not allocated to selection buttons. The maximum BET button 45 is in the off state and disabled. The spin 10 button 46 is in the off state and disabled. The gamble button 44 is in the off state and disabled. [0298] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: Waiting for selection - selection by moving cursor) 15 As shown in FIG. 87, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The 1-BET button 34 is in the on state and 20 active. The cursor is moved to the next option when the button is pressed. The 10-BET button 39 is in the on state and active. The cursor is moved to the next option when the button is pressed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active when an icon is selected by the 25 cursor. When no icon is selected by the cursor, the 151 button is in the off state and disabled. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active when an icon is selected by the cursor. When no icon is selected by the cursor, the button is in the of f state and disabled. The gamble 5 button 44 is in the off state and disabled. [0299] (Details of Operati.on of Control Panel 30: When total WIN signboard is displayed after free game) As shown in FIG. 88, the change button 31 is in the 10 off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The maximum BET button 45 is in the off state and disabled until four seconds elapse. The button is in 15 the on state and active after four seconds elapses. The spin button 46 is in the off state and disabled until four seconds elapse. The determination is confirmed when the button is pressed. The button is in the on state and active after four seconds elapses. The increment is 20 canceled when the button is pressed. The gamble button 44 is in the off state and disabled. [0300] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: When PLAYON, GAMBLE or TAKEWIN is displayed) 25 As shown in FIG. 89, the change button 31 is in the 152 of f state but active. The button is turned on/of f as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and active. Take WIN and GAME OVER are conducted when the button is pressed. The help button 33 is in the on state 5 and active. The help is displayed when the button is pressed. The 1-BET button 34 to the 10-BET button 39 are in the off state or are in the on state and active. In other words, these buttons retain the state of the previous game play. Take WIN and GAME OVER are conducted 10 when the button is pressed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. The increment is canceled when the button is pressed and the GAME OVER is executed, The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. Take WIN and GAME OVER are conducted when the button is pressed. 15 Then the next game starts. The increment may be canceled and the GAME OVER may be executed when the spin button 46 is pressed. The gamble button 44 is in the on state and active. Gamble is executed when the button is pressed. [0301] 20 (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: In Gamble) As shown in FIG. 90, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and 25 active. Take WIN and GAME OVER are conducted when the 153 button is pressed. The help button 33 is in the on state and active. The help is displayed when the button is pressed. The 1-BET button 34 is in the on state and active. Red is selected when the button is pressed. The 5 2-BET button 35 is in the on state and active. Black is selected when the button is pressed. The maximum BET button 45 is in the on state and active. Take WIN and GAME OVER are conducted when the button is pressed. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. Take WIN is 10 conducted when the button is pressed, and the next game starts. Take WIN and GAME OVER may be conducted when the spin button 46 is pressed. The other buttons are in the off state and disabled. [0302] 15 (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: In RESIDUAL GAMBLE) As shown in FIG. 91, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the on state and 20 active in case of GAMBLE-ODD SUM. ATTENDANT PAY is conducted when the button is pressed. The button is in the off state and disabled in case of GAMBLE-NONE. The help button 33 is in the off state and disabled. The maximum BET button 45 is in the off state and disabled. 25 The spin button 46 is in the on state and active. The 154 normal game comes back when the button is pressed. The gamble button 44 is in the on state and active. A RESIDUAL GAMBLE starts when the button is pressed. The other buttons are in the off state and disabled. 5 [03031 (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: When error occurs) As shown in FIG. 92, the change button 31 is in the off state but active. The button is turned on/off as 10 pressed. The cashout button 32 is in the off state and disabled. The other buttons are in the off state and disabled. [0304] (Details of Operation of Control Panel 30: After 15 return from error) As shown in FIG. 93, the change button 31 is in the off state and disabled. The button remains in the off state but active after 120 seconds elapses, The cashout button 32 is in the on state and active. The help button 20 33 is in the on state and active. The 1-BET button 34 to the 10-BET button 39 are in the off state or are in the on state and active. In other words, these buttons retain the state of the previous game play. The gamble button 44 is in the off state and disabled. The maximum BET button 25 45 is turned on when MAX BET is possible. A game starts 155 with "MAX BET" when the button is pressed. When the credits are smaller than MAX BET, the button is turned on and the maximum bettable bet is selected when the button is pressed. The button is in the off state and disabled 5 when the credits are not sufficient for one bet. The spin button 46 is in the on state and active when the remaining credits > selected bet pattern. The button is in the off state and disabled when the remaining credits < selected bet pattern. 10 [0305] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Normal Game Execution Process) The operation of the slot machine 10 arranged as above will be described. The normal game execution 15 process shown in FIG. 94 is executed by the main CPU 71 of the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 has been activated in advance. [03061 To begin with, the main CPU 71 executes a credit 20 request process (S10). In this process, the player determines how many credits are used from the credits stored in the IC card. [0307] Then whether a coin is bet is determined (S11) In 25 this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether an input 156 signal output from the 1-BET switch 34S when the 1-BET button 34 is pressed and an input signal output from the 10-BET switch 39S when the 10-BET button 39 is pressed are received. When it is determined that no coin is bet, the 5 process goes back to S10. [03081 In the meanwhile, if it is determined in S11 that a coin is bet, the main CPU 71 executes a process of decreasing the number of credits stored in the RAM 73 in 10 accordance with the number of coins bet (512). When the number of coins bet is larger than the number of credits stored in the RAM 73, the step of decreasing the number of credits stored in the RAM 73 is not carried out and the process goes back to S11. When the number of coins bet is 15 larger than the maximum number (maximum bet amount in the present embodiment) of coins on one game, the step of decreasing the number of credits stored in the RAM 73 is not carried out and the process proceeds to S13. [0309] 20 Then the main CPU 71 determines whether the spin button 46 is pressed (S13). In this step, the main CPU 71 determines whether an input signal output from the start switch 46S when the spin button 46 is pressed is received. When it is determined that the spin button 46 is not 25 pressed, the process goes back to S11. It is noted that, 157 when the spin button 46 is not pressed (e.g., when an instruction to end a game is input while the spin button 46 is not pressed), the main CPU 71 cancels the reduction result in S12. 5 [0310] In the meanwhile, if it is determined in S13 that the spin button 46 is pressed, the main CPU 71 sends terminal-side game information to the center controller 200 (S14), and then executes a normal game symbol 10 determination process (S15). In the normal game symbol determination process, code numbers when the symbols are stopped are determined. More specifically, a random number is sampled, and the code number when each symbol array of the display block 28 stops is determined based on 15 the sampled random number and a normal game symbol table shown in FIG. 37. [0311] Thereafter, in S16, the main CPU 71 executes a scroll-display control process. In this process, the 20 display control is conducted so that, after the start of the scroll of the symbols 501, the symbols 501 are rearranged in accordance with S15. [0312] Thereafter, the main CPU 71 determines whether a 25 prize is established (S17). In S17, the main CPU 71 158 counts, regarding the symbols 501 rearranged in accordance with S16, the number of symbols 501 of each type rearranged on each payline L. Then the main CPU 71 determines whether the number of the symbols of each type 5 is at least two. [0313] When it is determined that a prize is established, the main CPU 71 executes a step concerning the payout of coins (S18). In this step, the main CPU 71 determines a 10 payout rate with reference to odds data stored in the RAM 73 and based on the number of symbols 501 rearranged on a payline L. The odds data indicates the relationship between the number of symbols 501 rearranged on a payline L and a payout rate. Each time one "Wild" is displayed on 15 a payline L where winning is established, the payout is doubled. That is to say, when three "Wild" are displayed on a payline L where winning is established, the payout is multiplied eight times. [0314] 20 The present embodiment assumes that a prize is established when at least one type of two or more symbols 501 are rearranged on a payline L. Alternatively, the present invention may be arranged so that no payline L is provided and a prize is established when at least one type 25 of two or more symbols 501 are rearranged in the display 159 blocks 28. [0315] When it is determined in S17 that no prize is established or after S18, the main CPU 71 executes a 5 rescue process to relieve the player if a predetermined rescue execution condition has been established (S22), After S22, the main CPU 71 sends game end information as information to cause all slot machines 10 to simultaneously start the common game (S23). Thereafter, a 10 terminal-side common game process is executed (S24). The sub routine ends with this. [0316] (Operations of Slot machine: Bonus Came Execution Process) 15 As shown in FIG. 4, in the normal game (B1) , the execution of the mummy wild feature (B2) is triggered by a randomly-appearing mummy, on condition that no bonus symbol appears on the third reel. When the mummy appears, all symbols on a randomly selected reel, the number of 20 which is four at the maximum, are changed to the wild symbols. It is noted that the mummy wild feature (B3), the wolfman wild feature(B4), and the vampire wild feature(B5) do not simultaneously occur. [0317] 25 In the normal game (B1), the execution of the 160 wolfman wild feature (B4) is triggered by a randomly appearing wolfman, on condition that no bonus symbol appears on the third reel and no wild symbol has not appeared. When the wolfman appears, the after-scattering 5 process is executed so that three to seven randomly selected symbols are changed to the wild symbols. [0318] In addition to the above, in the normal game (B1), the execution of the vampire wild feature (B5) is 10 triggered by a randomly-appearing vampire, on condition that no bonus symbol appears on the third reel. When the vampire appears, the before-scattering process is executed so that three to seven randomly-selected symbols are changed to the wild symbols. 15 [0319] In addition to the above, when in the normal game (B1) a bonus symbol stops at reel 1, 3, or 5, a 4-option pickup bonus (B2) is triggered and four doors are displayed on the display screen. Behind the four doors, a 20 Franken BONUS (B6), a Mummy BONUS (B7), a Wolfman BONUS (B8), and a Vampire BONUS (B9) are hidden. One of the four doors is selected and the shifting to the bonus game appearing at the selected door is conducted. [0320] 25 The Mummy BONUS (B6) is a 5-option fixed payout. The 161 bonus shifts to the Franken BONUS (B10) when developed, or shifts to the normal game (B13) when not developed. The Wolfman BONUS (B7) is a five-time free game. The bonus shifts to the Franken BONUS (B1l) when developed, or 5 shifts to the normal game (B13) when not developed. The Vampire BONUS (B8) is a 6-option selection game, and END (game end) or continue occurs. The bonus shifts to the Franken BONUS (B12) when developed, or shifts to the normal game (B13) when not developed. 10 [0321] The Franken BONUS (B9) is, as shown in FIG. 5, 29 option selection game. The 29-option selection game results in a fixed payout (H1) at the probability of 18/29. The 29-option selection game results in a door 2 options 15 game (H2) at the probability of 3/29. In a 2-option game in the door 2 options game (H2), the shifting to the Franken BONUS (H10) is conducted when unsuccessful, whereas a monster is obtained, i.e., the right to play a roulette random determination game (H9) is obtained when 20 successful. On the other hand, in a 1-option game (H8) in the door 2 options game (H2), a monster is always obtained, i.e., the right to play the roulette random determination game (H9) is always obtained. After the roulette random determination game (H9), the shifting to the Franken BONUS 25 (H1) is conducted. 162 [0322] The 29-option selection game results in a mini game 1 (H3) at the probability of 1/29. The mini game 1 (H3) is a number place game and the shifting to the Franken 5 BONUS (H11) is conducted after the game ends. The 29 option selection game results in a mini game 2 (H4) at the probability of 2/29. The mini game 2 (H4) is a random payout system and the shifting to the Franken BONUS (H12) is conducted after the game ends. 10 [0323] The 29-option selection game results in END (game end) at the probability of 5/29. If a monster has been obtained, a roulette random determination game (H21) is executed. On the other hand, when no monster has been 15 obtained, a 4-option tombstone selection game (H13) is executed. In the tombstone selection game (H13), a monster is obtained at the probability of 1/4 and a roulette random determination game (H14) is executed. In addition to the above, in the tombstone selection game 20 (H13) a 10-option revival bonus game (H15) is executed at the probability of 1/4, a fixed payout (H16) is executed at the probability of 2/4, and the shifting to the normal game is conducted. [0324] 25 In the revival bonus game (H15) a monster is 163 obtained at the probability of 1/10 and a roulette random determination game (H17) is executed. In the revival bonus game (H15) a fixed payout (H18) is executed at the probability of 8/10, and the revival bonus game (H20) is 5 continued. In the revival bonus game (H15), END (H19) is executed at the probability of 1/10, and the bonus game end and the shifting to the normal game is executed. [03251 (Operations of Slot machine 10: Mummy Wild Feature) 10 When in the normal game no bonus symbol appears on the third reel and the mummy appears, a mummy wild feature is executed. That is to say, as shown in FIG. 95, the steps are executed in the following order; reel spin (Fl) - the indication effect (F2) - the appearance of mummy 15 (F3) -- Wild arrangement (F4) - reel stop (F5) - WIN process (F6). [0326] More specifically, the mummy wild feature occurs when no bonus symbol stops at the third reel and winning 20 is achieved in Wild EXPAND occurrence random determination. When winning in the occurrence random determination, as a process 1, which reel is to be changed to Wild when a feature occurs is randomly determined. In a process 2, a character appears during the reel rotation, and a 25 randomly-selected reel is changed to Wild reel. Then the 164 reel stops. When a plurality of reels are changed to Wild, the order of the execution of the effects is randomly determined. [0327] 5 The normal effect in the mummy wild feature is executed with the steps (a) to (f) shown in FIG. 96. (a) The reel is rotating normally. (b) A mummy appears from below the reel. (c) The mummy wraps the reel by a bandage. (d) As the bandage is unwrapped, a tentative wild symbol 10 appears. (e) After the effect, it is changed to a wild symbol (Mum) . (f) The reels stop and WIN process is executed. [0328] In addition to the above, effects utilizing plural 15 reels are conducted by the steps (a) to (e) shown in FIG. 97. (a)The reels are rotating normally. (b)The mummy appears from below of the reel. (c) The mummy wraps up the reel. (d)As the bandage is unwound, a tentative wild symbol appears. In addition to the above, when the first 20 bandage is almost unwound, the second Wild starts to change. (e) The steps above are repeated. [0329] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Wolfman Wild Feature) 25 In the normal game, a wolfman wild feature is 165 executed on condition that no bonus symbol appears on the third reel and no wild symbol has not appeared. When the wolfman appears, the after-scattering process is executed so that three to seven randomly-selected symbols are 5 changed to the wild symbols. That is to say, as shown in FIG. 98, the processes are executed in the following order: reel spin (F11) - indication effect (F12) appearance of wolfman (F13) - reel stop (F14) Wild arrangement (F15) - WIN process (F16). 10 [0330] More specifically, the wolfman wild feature occurs when no bonus symbol stops at the third reel, winning is achieved in Wild EXPAND occurrence random determination, and Wild does not stop on any reel. When a wild symbol 15 stops, the feature does not occur even if the table indicates the occurrence. When winning is achieved in the occurrence random determination, as a process 1, the number and positions of the symbols to be changed to Wild are randomly determined when the feature occurs. As a 20 process 2, a character appears during the reel rotation, and a wild symbol is provided at the randomly-determined position after the reel stop. [0331] The effects in the wolfman wild feature are executed 25 by the steps (a) to (f) shown in FIG. 99. (a) The reels 166 are rotating normally. (b) A wolfman appears. (c) When the fifth reel stops, the wolfman starts to run on the reels. (d) While the wolfman is running, the target symbol is changed to a tentative Wild. As an effect, a 5 mark resulting from a scratch is formed on the symbol and the symbol is gradually changed to the tentative Wild. (e) After the effect, the symbol is changed to a wild symbol (Mum). (f) The WIN process is executed. [0332] 10 (Operations of Slot machine 10: Vampire Wild Feature) In the normal game , the execution of the vampire wild feature is triggered by a randomly-appearing vampire, on condition that no bonus symbol appears on the third 15 reel. When the vampire appears, the before-scattering process is executed so that three to seven randomly selected symbols are changed to the wild symbols. That is to say, as shown in FIG. 100, the processes are conducted in the following order: reel spin (F21) - indication 20 effect (F22) - appearance of vampire (F23) - Wild arrangement (F24) - reel stop (F25) - WIN process (F26). [0333] More specifically, the mummy wild feature occurs when no bonus symbol stops at the third reel and winning 25 is achieved in the Wild EXPAND occurrence random 167 determination. When winning is achieved in the occurrence random determination, as a process 1, the number and positions of the symbols to be changed to Wild are randomly determined when the feature occurs. As a process 5 2, a character appears during the reel rotation, and a wild symbol is provided at the randomly-determined position after the reel stop. Then the reels stop. [0334] The effects in the vampire wild feature are executed 10 by the steps (a) to (f) shown in FIG. 101. (a) The reels are rotating normally. (b) A vampire appears. (c) A bat appears from the vampire. (d) The bat changes the target symbol to a tentative Wild. (e) After the end of the effect, the tentative Wild is maintained. (f)The reels 15 stop, the symbol is changed to the wild symbol (Mum), and the WIN process is executed. [0335] (Operations of Slot machine 10: 4-option Pickup Bonus Game) 20 The 4-option pickup bonus game occurs when three bonus symbols stop in the normal game. When the 4-option pickup bonus game occurs, four options appear on the screen. The layout of the options is randomly determined in each game. The options are picked only once. The 25 development to the bonus game associated with the 168 character having appeared as a result of the pick of the option is conducted. [0336] The 4-option pickup bonus game is executed by the 5 process 1 to the process 4. In the process 1, six selectable icons (doors in the house) are displayed on the screen. In the process 2, a text instructing the player to select an icon is displayed. In the process 3, a cursor for the selection of the control panel is not shown 10 until the BET button of the control panel 30 is pressed. On the control panel 30, only the 1-BET button 34 and four neighboring buttons are in the on state. In other words, only the BET buttons 34 to 39 are in the on state. The cursor appears at the upper left corner as one of the BET 15 buttons 34 to 39 is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. In the process 4, after the selection by the player, a result of the selected icon is displayed and then a result of a non selected icon is displayed (in gray). The results are 20 displayed for four seconds. This may be skipped by pressing the SPIN button or the like. [03371 In the 4-option pickup bonus game, as shown in FIG. 102, in the normal game (F31) a bonus title is displayed 25 (F32), and the screen of the 4-option pickup bonus game is 169 displayed (F33) Thereafter, when it is determined that the Franken BONUS is selected (F34), a Franken mum selection screen is displayed (F35) and 29-option pickup bonus game is executed (F36). 5 [0338] In addition to the above, when it is determined that the Mummy BONUS is selected (F37), a mummy selection screen is displayed (F38) and the Mummy BONUS game is executed (F39) When it is determined that the Vampire 10 BONUS is selected (F40) a vampire selection screen is displayed (F41) and the Vampire BONUS game is executed (F42). When it is determined that the Wolfman BONUS is selected (F43), a wolfman selection screen is displayed (F44) and the Wolfman BONUS game is executed. 15 [0339] More specifically, the image display in the 4-option pickup bonus game is divided into an introduction stage, a selection screen stage, and a selection operation and selection result display stage. In the introduction stage, 20 as shown in FIG. 103, three bonus symbols stop in the normal game. Then the screen "BONUS PICK" is displayed. Thereafter, in the selection screen stage, as shown in FIG. 105, the title of the "BONUS PICK", and the navigation text "Select a DOOR" are displayed. Furthermore, the 25 icons and texts of "MUMMY BONUS", "VAMPIRE BONUS", 170 "WOLFMAN FREE GAMES", and "FRANKEN BONUS" become displayable as being hidden behind the doors in the 4 option region. Furthermore, below the 4-option region, navigation texts are displayed. More specifically, "BET 1 5 BUTTON PREV", "BET 10 BUTTON - NEXT", and "SPIN /MAX BET button TO" are displayed. [034 0] In the selection operation and selection result display stage, as shown in FIG. 106, when the "Franken" 10 door is selected, the navigation text instructing the player to make a selection disappears after the selection operation. The door opens and the selection result is displayed. Furthermore, non-selected icons are displayed .in gray. Thereafter, an introduction screen showing the 15 icon and title of "FRANKEN BONUS" is displayed and the Franken BONUS is executed. [0341] In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 107, when the "Mummy" door is selected, the navigation text 20 instructing the player to make a selection disappears after the selection operation. The door opens and the selection result is displayed. Furthermore, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. Thereafter, an introduction screen showing the icon and title of "MUMMY BONUS" is 25 displayed and the Mummy BONUS is executed. 171 [0342] In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 108, when the "Vampire" door is selected, the navigation text instructing the player to make a selection disappears 5 after the selection operation. The door opens and the selection result is displayed. Furthermore, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. Thereafter, an introduction screen showing the icon and title of "VAMPIRE BONUS" is displayed and the Vampire BONUS is executed. 10 [0343] In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 109, when the "wolfman" door is selected, the navigation text instructing the player to make a selection disappears after the selection operation. The door opens and the 15 selection result is displayed. Furthermore, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. Thereafter, an introduction screen showing the icon and title of 11 WOLFMAN FREE GAMES" is displayed and the Wolfman BONUS is executed. [0344] 20 (Operations of Slot machine 10: 4-Option Pickup Bonus Game -> Mummy Bonus) The Mummy BONUS is a 5-option pickup bonus game that occurs when the mummy is selected in the 4-option pickup bonus game. In the Mummy BONUS, five options appear in 25 the screen as the bonus occurs. The layout of the options 172 is randomly determined each time. The selection of the options is conducted only once. When the Franken mum appears as a result of the selection, the development to the Franken BONUS is conducted. A credit payout is 5 awarded no matter which option is selected. [0345] The Mummy BONUS is executed by the process 1 to process 5. In the process 1, five selectable icons (stone coffin icons) are displayed on the screen. In the process 10 2, a text instructing the player to select an icon is displayed. In the process 3, a cursor for the selection of the control panel is not shown until the BET button of the control panel 30 is pressed. On the control panel 30, only the 1-BET button 34 and four neighboring buttons are 15 in the on state. In other words, only the BET buttons 34 to 39 are in the on state. The cursor for the control panel selection appears at the upper left corner as one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. 20 [0346] In the process 4, after the selection by the player, the result of the selected icon is displayed and then the result of non-selected icons is displayed in gray. The results are displayed for four seconds at least. When the 25 WIN increment is not shorter than four seconds, the 173 results are displayed until the increment finishes. The display of the results may be skipped by pressing SPIN buttons such as the spin button 46. The obtained credits are directly added to the win meter in the increment 5 manner. In the process 5, the result screen is displayed at the end of the bonus. [0347] In the Mummy BONUS game, as shown in FIG. 110, the bonus title is displayed (F51) and the selection is 10 received (F52). The result of the selection by the player is determined (F53), and the mummy effect is conducted if the player selects a credit (F54). Thereafter, the total WIN signboard is displayed (F55) and the normal game is run (F56). On the other hand, if the Franken BONUS 15 development is selected, the Franken mum effect is executed (F57). The mummy is evacuated (F58) and a with mum total WIN signboard is displayed (F59). Thereafter, the title of the Franken BONUS is displayed (F60) and the Franken BONUS is executed (F61). 20 [0348] More specifically, the Mummy BONUS game is divided into an introduction stage, a selection screen stage, and a selection operation and selection result display stage. In the introduction stage, as shown in FIG. 111, the 25 screen of "MUMMY BONUS" is displayed. Thereafter, in the 174 selection screen stage, as shown in FIG. 112, the navigation text "select stone coffin" is displayed in an upper part of the screen whereas the navigation text instructing input to the control panel is displayed in a 5 lower part of the screen. In addition to the above, on the touch buttons, the display screen indicating the Franken BONUS development and the credit payout and the payout display screen after the selection by the player are provided. These display screens are hidden until 10 selected. [03491 When the credit payout is selected, as shown in FIG. 113, the text requesting the selection disappears after the selection from five selectable icons (stone coffin 15 icons) is conducted. The selected stone coffin is opened and the number of credits or the mummy is displayed as the selection result. The mummy takes action in accordance with result. After one second, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. Thereafter, the bonus name of the 20 "MUMMY BONUS" is displayed and the dedicated total WIN signboard is displayed. The accumulative increment is executed on the win meter. The result is displayed for at least four seconds. This may be skipped. Then the shifting to the normal game is conducted. The figure 25 shows the state in which a bonus is triggered. 175 [0350] When the Franken BONUS development is selected as shown in FIG. 114, after the selection from the five selectable icons (stone coffin icons), the text requesting 5 the selection disappears. The selected stone coffin is opened and the number of credits or mummy is displayed as the selection result, and the Franken mum is also displayed. The Franken mum appears from the stone coffin. Then the mummy runs away. After one second, non-selected 10 icons are displayed in gray. Thereafter, the bonus name of the "MUMMY BONUS" is displayed and the dedicated with mum total WIN signboard is displayed. The with-mum total WIN signboard indicates a screen in which the Franken mum stands behind. The accumulative increment is executed on 15 the win meter. The result is displayed for at least four seconds. This may be skipped. The title of the Franken BONUS is displayed and then the shifting to the Franken BONUS game is conducted. [0351] 20 (Operations of Slot machine 10: 4-Option Pickup Bonus Game - Wolfman Bonus) The Wolfman BONUS is a free game that occurs when the wolfman is selected in the 4-option pickup bonus game. The initial number of times of the game is five. The 25 number of lines and the bet per line (active line) are 176 identical with those at the start of the free game. The bonus is played with reel strips different from those in the normal game. The re-trigger is accepted only once. The number of free games as a result of the re-trigger is 5 five. A prize by the free game symbol is established only by payout, in the second and subsequent games. A stopped wild symbol is fixed until the end of the free game. The reel rotation in the normal game may be different from the reel rotation in the free game. 10 [0352] The Wolfman BONUS is executed by the following processes 1 to 6. In the process 1, the reel strip and the screen image are changed to those for the free game. In the process 2, as shown in FIG. 115, after the 15 introduction effect, a free game counter is displayed in the lower right part of the 1st screen. The free game counter has a first free game region la, a second free game region 1b, a third free game region 1c, and a fourth free game region 1d. The first free game region la is 20 enlarged at the same time of the spinning, to notify the player of the consumption of one game. [0353] The second free game region lb displays the current number of free games. Before the start of the free game, 25 the region displays "o. For example, "0 OF 5" is 177 displayed. At the same time as the start of the rotation of the reels, the counter is incremented by one. The enlargement is conducted at the same timing as the enlargement of the first free game region la, and also the 5 counting is conducted by voice. The voice counting ends when the counter reaches "10 0 ". After this, the counting is conducted by a sound effect. The maximum value of the counter is "999". [0354] 10 The fourth free game region id displays the total number of free games. The initial value is "5" . The counter is incremented by five at the re-trigger, and the enlargement effect is carried out. At the same time as the enlargement effect, an effect of illuminating the 15 first free game region la is conducted. The maximum value is "999". Alternatively, the maximum value is 10. When the re-trigger occurs and the total number of free games is larger than 1999", the number exceeding 999 is truncated and the count-up process is not conducted any 20 more. {0355] In the process 3, "BONUS REELS IN PLAY" is always displayed in the lower right part of the screen. This may be covered on account of the enlargement of the free game 25 counter 1 or symbol animation. The text above is 178 preferably displayed on the free game counter 1. When reel strips different from those in the free game are used, such different is clearly shown in the help and the notice is noticeably displayed during the free game. 5 [03561 In the process 4, the reel variation may be different from that of the normal game. In the process 5, the re-trigger is conducted only once. No payout occurs with a free game symbol of the second and subsequent times. 10 In the process 6, an WIN effect is conducted at the occurrence of winning, in the same manner as the normal game. In addition to the above, an increment process and a line effect are conducted. The lines and bet in the free game are identical with those at the occurrence of 15 the free game. [0357] In the Wolfman BONUS game, as shown in FIG. 116, the bonus title is displayed (F71) and the start screen is displayed (F72). A free game screen is displayed (F73) 20 and the game result is determined (F74) Whether the development to the Franken BONUS occurs is determined (F75) . If the development does not occur (F75: NO), then whether the end with no credit has occurred is determined (F76) . When the end with no credit has not occurred (F76: 25 NO), a total WIN signboard is displayed (F77) and then the 179 shifting to the normal game is conducted (F79). [0358] In the meanwhile, when the end with no credit has occurred (F76: YES), then the shifting to the normal game 5 is conducted (F80). In addition to the above, when the development to the Franken BONUS occurs (F75: YES), whether the end with no credit has occurred is determined (F81) . When the end with no credit has not occurred (F81: NO), a WIN process screen is displayed (F82) and a total 10 WIN signboard is displayed (F83) Then the title of the Franken BONUS is displayed (F84) and the Franken BONUS is executed (F85). On the other hand, when the end with no credit has occurred (F81: YES), a WIN process screen is displayed (F8G) and a total WIN signboard is displayed 15 (F87). Thereafter, the title of the Franken BONUS is displayed (F88) and the shifting to the Franken BONUS is conducted. [0359] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 117, the Wolfman 20 BONUS game is divided into an introduction stage, a during free game stage, a result screen stage, and a re-trigger stage. In the introduction stage, as shown in FIG. 118, the screen "WOLFMAN FREE GAMES 5 FREE GAMES" is displayed and then the screen "FREE GAMES START" is displayed. 25 Thereafter, in the during free game stage, as shown in FIG. 180 119, the reels are changed to those with symbols and arrangement dedicated to the free game. Then the "BONUS REELS IN PLAY" is displayed and a text explaining that special reels different from those in the normal game are 5 used is displayed. Below the text, a free game counter showing "FREE GAME xx OF xx" is displayed. The maximum digits of the free game counter are two (the maximum number is 10). [03601 10 In the result screen stage, as shown in FIG. 120, when the development to the Franken BONUS does not occur and the end with one or more credit occurs, a "common total WIN signboard" is displayed and then the normal game screen comes back. On the other hand, when the 15 development to the Franken BONUS does not occur and the end with no credit occurs, the text "No WIN signboard display" is displayed after the fifth reel which is the last reel stops the rotation. After a predetermined waiting time (with dedicated background music), the normal 20 game screen comes back. [0361] In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 121, when the development to the Franken BONUS occurs and the end with one or more credit occurs, a WIN process is executed 25 after the fifth reel which is the last reel stops the 181 rotation. Thereafter, an effect in which the Franken mum chases the running wolfman is executed. Subsequently, a dedicated with-mum total WIN signboard is displayed and the shifting to the Franken BONUS is conducted. 5 [0362] In the meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 122, when the development to the Franken BONUS occurs and the end with no credit occurs, a WIN process is executed after the fifth reel which is the last reel stops the rotation. 10 Thereafter, an effect in which the Franken mum chases the running wolfman is executed. Subsequently, a dedicated with-mum total WIN signboard is displayed and the shifting to the Franken BONUS is conducted. [0363] 15 As shown in FIG. 123, when in the re-trigger stage three bonus symbols stop in the free game, the re-trigger display is conducted. However, the re-trigger is conducted only once. Then the number of free games is increased by five (10 in total) For a bonus symbol that 20 stops after the re-trigger, bonus stop sound is not output (i.e., normal sound is output). [0364] (Operations of Slot machine 10: 4-Option Pickup Bonus Game - Wolfman Bonus: Fixation of Wild and Related 25 Process) 182 AS shown in FIG. 124, when in the free game a Wild stops on the screen at the stop of each reel, the fixation of Wild and related process are executed. More specifically, when a wild symbol stops on the screen, the 5 Wild design is changed from the symbol design "before transformation to wolfman" to the symbol design "wolfman". That is to say, to begin with, the reels up to the fifth reel stop and animation showing a change of the wild symbol with the wild animal design is changed to the wild 10 symbol with the prince design. After the animation showing the change, an WIN effect (or the start of the next game) is conducted after a predetermined second of waiting time. The waiting time is preferably adjustable. The next game starts while the Wild stops at the same 15 position and the wolfman design is fixed. Note that, because the layout of the reels remains the same, only the wolfman symbol is fixed and the before-transformation symbol continues to exist. The symbol with the wolfman design is kept fixed until the end of the free game. 20 [0365] For example, as shown in FIG. 124(a), when the reels up to the fifth reel completely stop, as shown in FIG. 124(b), the before-transformation design is changed to the wolfman design. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 124(c), WIN 25 animation is executed if there is a winning. Subsequently, 183 as shown in FIG. 124 (d), the next game starts while the wolfman design symbol is kept fixed. The wolfman design symbol is kept fixed until the end of the free game. [0366] 5 In addition to the above, when a wild symbol has already been fixed on a reel, the fixed wild symbol is preferentially displayed. The reel passes through the position below the fixed wild symbol. Until all reels stop, even 3-of-a-kind bonus symbols pass under the Wild. 10 [0367] In addition to the above, when a bonus symbol stops below a fixed wild symbol, the fixed Wild is preferentially displayed if both of the fixed Wild and the bonus symbol do not relate to winning. If the bonus 15 symbol relates to winning or both of the fixed Wild and the bonus symbol relate to winning, the bonus symbol winning is preferentially displayed at the time of displaying the winning line, and then the symbol rotates and the wild symbol is displayed. This operation is 20 repeated while the winning line is displayed. In this regard, with the bonus symbol, the re-trigger is conducted only once and no payout is awarded. The effect is therefore executed only once in the free game. Assuming that three free game symbols are rearranged, as shown in 25 FIG. 125(a) for example, a free game symbol stops below a 184 fixed wild symbol when the reels up to the fifth reel completely stop. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 125(b), the WIN animation of the bonus symbol is reproduced for once. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 125 (c) , the symbol rotates 5 (is turned inside out) and a fixed wild symbol is displayed. When the wild symbol relates to a winning, the WIN animation of the Wild is reproduced and repeated until the next game starts. When the "free game" is won and a payout is awarded as a result of "Wild", the rotational 10 display is conducted. On the other hand, when "free game" is won but no payout is awarded by the "Wild", the operation of fading in and fading out each symbol is repeated. [0368] 15 (operations of Slot machine 10: 4-Option Pickup Bonus Game -* Wolfman Bonus: Development Indication) When the development to the Franken BONUS has been internally confirmed, the development indication occurs at the probability of 50%. In the development indication, 20 when the occurrence of the indication is confirmed, a process 1 where in which one of five games an effect is conducted is randomly determined and a process 2 where an effect (the wolfman is chased by the Franken mum) is executed in upper parts of the reels while the reels are 25 rotating in the game determined in the process 1 are 185 conducted. In the development indication, the data tables shown in FIGs. 126A to 126C are referred to, for example. [0369] More specifically, in case of the first five times 5 of the free game before the re-trigger, if the development to the Franken BONUS is achieved in the free game of one time, an effect development table shown in FIG. 126A is referred to. Then "Without Effect" or "With Effect" is randomly selected. The random selection probabilities of 10 "Without Effect" and "With Effect" are both 50%. When "Without Effect" is selected, no development indication effect is executed. That is to say, the development indication effect may not be executed even if the development to the Franken BONUS is to be conducted. As 15 such, the development from the Wolfman BONUS to the Franken BONUS may occur even if no development indication is executed. [03701 On the other hand, when "With Effect" is selected, 20 an effect occurring game time table of FIG. 126C is referred to in order to determine in which time of the free game the development indication effect is to be executed. According to the effect occurring game time table, one of "first and sixth times", "second and seventh 25 times", "third and eighth times", "fourth and ninth times", 186 and "fifth and tenth times" is randomly selectable. The random selection probability of "first and sixth times" is 20.00%, the random selection probability of "second and seventh times" is 10.00%-, the random selection probability 5 of "third and eighth times" is 10.00%, the random selection probability of "fourth and ninth times" is 20.00%, and the random selection probability of "fifth and tenth times" is 40.00%. For example, when "third and eighth times" is selected, the development indication 10 effect is executed in the third time of the free game. When the re-trigger occurs, the development indication effect is executed in the eighth time of the free game. [0371] In the first five times of the free game, if the 15 development to the Franken BONUS is not achieved in any time of the free game, an effect occurrence table of FIG. 126B is referred to. Then "Without Effect" or "With Effect" is randomly selected. The random selection probabilities of "Without Effect" and "With Effect" are 20 arranged as 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively. In other words, the probability of "Without Effect" is higher than the probability of "With Effect". When "Without Effect" is selected, no development indication effect is executed. [0372] 25 On the other hand, when "With Effect" is selected, 187 an effect occurring game time table of FIG. 126C is referred to in order to determine in which time of the free game the development indication effect is to be executed. In such a case, because the development 5 indication effect is executed even if the development does not occur, false information is provided to the player. [0373] (Operations of Slot machine 10: 4-Option Pickup Bonus Game - Vampire Bonus) 10 when the vampire is selected in the 4-option pickup bonus game, a Vampire BONUS occurs. The Vampire BONUS is a 6-option pickup bonus game in which 6 options appear on the screen (the layout of the options is randomly determined each time). Once the selection finishes, 6 15 options appear again (the layout of the options is randomly determined each time). It is noted that this arrangement is different from the selection from the remaining five options. The bonus ends either when END is selected or when the selection is serially done eight 20 times. At the end of the bonus, the development to the Franken BONUS is always conducted. All of the six options involve the credit payout, including the END. [0374] To be more specific, the Vampire BONUS is performed 25 by executing the processes 1 to 6. In the process 1, six 188 selectable icons (window icons) are displayed. In the process 2, the text "HOW MANY TIMES GAME IS PLAYED" is displayed on the screen. For example, (THE 1st GAME). Furthermore, the texts explaining the game rules and 5 requesting the selection of an icon are displayed. In the process 3, the cursor for the selection of the control panel is hidden until the BET button on the control panel 30 is pressed. On the control panel 30, only the 1-BET button 34 and four neighboring buttons are in the on state. 10 The cursor appears at the upper left corner as the BET button is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. The cursor for the selection is always hidden at the start of the selection. [0375] 15 When in the process 4 the selection by the player is conducted, a result of the selected icon is displayed and then a result of a non-selected icon is displayed (in gray) . The results are displayed for four seconds at least. When the WIN increment is not shorter than four 20 seconds, the results are displayed until the increment finishes. The display of the results may be skipped by pressing SPIN buttons. The obtained credits are added to the bonus win meter. The processes 1 to 4 are repeated until either the END is selected in the process 5 or the 25 selection is succeeded eight times. When the bonus ends 189 in the process 6, a result screen is displayed. In case of continue, the "HOW MANY TIMES GAME IS PLAYED" is updated, and the selection by the player is waited for again. 5 [0376] In the Vampire BONUS game, as shown in FIG. 127, the bonus title is displayed (F91) and 6-option selection screen is displayed (F92) Thereafter, when the credit payout is selected (F93), the selection result is 10 displayed (F94), and the 6-option selection screen comes back. In addition to the above, when the credit payout is selected (F96), the selection result is displayed (F97), and the result of the selection end is displayed (F98). Thereafter, the WIN process is executed (F99) and the 15 with-mum total WIN signboard is displayed (F100). Then the Franken BONUS screen is displayed (F101) and the 29 option bonus (Franken) comes back (F102). In the meanwhile, when the END is selected (F103) , the total WIN signboard is displayed (F104) and the shifting to the 20 normal game occurs (F105). [0377] To be more specific, the Vampire BONUS is divided into an introduction stage, a selection screen stage, and a selection operation and selection result display stage. 25 In the introduction stage, as shown in FIG. 128, the 190 introduction screen of the Vampire BONUS is displayed. In the selection screen stage, as shown in FIG. 129, the selection screen is displayed. The selection screen shows the navigation text of "Select a WINDOW" and a game count. 5 The maximum number of the game count is eight. Furthermore, the selection screen displays the continue and the end conditions of the game, the payout which is four digits at the maximum, and the explanations on the button operations. 10 [0378] As a selection is made through the selection screen, the shifting to the selection screen stage occurs. That is to say, as shown in FIG. 130, when in the selection screen the credit payout is selected less than eight times, 15 the navigation text "Select a WINDOW" requesting the selection disappears. The window opens and the selection result is displayed. The vampire takes an action in accordance with the result. After one second, non selected icons are displayed in gray. The accumulative 20 addition to the bonus win meter is conducted. The result is displayed for four seconds at least. The display of the result may be skipped. Subsequently, after the WIN process is conducted, all options are rearranged while the windows are closed. The state of waiting for the 25 selection comes back. The display of the number of times 191 is updated. In the eighth selection, LAST CAME is displayed. The bonus win meter is not reset. That is to say, the display of the accumulative values is continued. [0379] 5 As shown in FIG. 131, when the eighth selection of the credit payout is conducted on the selection screen, the navigation text "Select a WINDOW" requesting the selection disappears and "THE LAST GAME" is displayed. The window opens and the selection result is displayed. 10 The vampire takes an action in accordance with the result. After one second, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. The accumulative addition to the bonus win meter is conducted. The result is displayed for four seconds at least. The display of the result may be skipped. 15 Thereafter, a text indicating the selection of the bonus eight times is completed is displayed. [0380] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 132, the development to the Franken BONUS is conducted. That is to say, an 20 effect in which the Franken mum appears on the screen and chases the vampire who is running way is conducted. Thereafter, the dedicated with-mum total WIN signboard is displayed. The signboard shows the text "VAMPIRE BONUS Completed!" and the total number of credits which is five 25 digits at the maximum is displayed. Thereafter, as shown 192 in FIG. 133, the introduction screen of the Franken BONUS is displayed and the Franken BONUS starts. [0381] In the meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 134, when the 5 "END" is selected on the selection screen, the navigation texts "Select a WINDOW" requesting the selection disappears and "THE LAST GAME" are displayed. The window opens and the selection result is displayed. The vampire takes an action in accordance with the result. After one 10 second, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. The accumulative addition to the bonus win meter is conducted. The result is displayed for four seconds at least. The display of the result may be skipped. Thereafter, a dedicated total win meter is displayed. This meter shows 15 a text "VAMPIRE BONUS" and the total number of credits which is five digits at the maximum. Thereafter, the shifting to the screen of the normal game occurs. [0382] In the Franken BONUS, an eighth game indication 20 effect in which the Franken mum shows her face before the selection in the eighth game by the player. That is to say, the eighth game indication effect is an effect executed only in the eighth game. In the eighth game indication effect, the Franken mum always turns up from 25 the side of the screen. 193 [0383] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken BONUS) When any one of the conditions 1 to 4 below is satisfied, the Franken BONUS which is 29-option pickup 5 bonus game (29-option game) occurs. The condition 1 is a case where the Franken mum is selected in a bonus pick. The condition 2 is a case (development) where the Franken mum is selected in the Mummy BONUS. The condition 3 is a case (development) where the Franken mum appears in the 10 Wolfman BONUS. The condition 4 is a case (development) where the Franken mum appears in the Vampire BONUS. [0384] In the Franken BONUS, 29 options appear on the screen. The options are represented by stone coffin icons. 15 The layout of the options is randomly determined each time. The options are "Fixed Payout Door 2 Options (with Probability of 1 Option)", "Mini Game 1 (Mirror)", "Mini Game 2 (Electric chair)", and "END". When the END icon is selected, the Franken BONUS ends. When an icon different 20 from the fixed payout icon, and the END icon is selected, the shifting to the dedicated mini game occurs, and the 29-option game is continued after the end of the mini game. [0385] In the Franken BONUS, the following processes 1 to 4 25 are executed. In the process 1, 29 selectable icons 194 (stone coffin icons) are displayed on the screen. In the process 2, a text requesting the selection of an icon is displayed. In the process 3, the cursor for the selection of the control panel is hidden until the BET button on the 5 control panel 30 is pressed. (Only the BET buttons 34 to 39 are in the on state.) The cursor appears at the upper left corner as one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. After the selection, the cursor for 10 the selection is automatically moved to the next icon. [03863 In the process 4, after the selection by the player, the result of the selected icon is displayed. BY the respective icons, a fixed payout process (credit payout 15 process), a door 2 options process, a mini game 1 (mirror) process, a mini game 2 (electric chair) 9 process, and an END process are executed. In the fixed payout process, a payout is displayed and the obtained credits are added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. The 29-option 20 game is continued. In the door 2 options process, the shifting to the dedicated 2-option game occurs. In the door 2 options process, however, no selection may occur at a predetermined probability. In such a case, an "obtained character icon" is directly displayed and the character 25 sits at table. After the door 2 options process, the 29 195 option game is continued. [03871 In a mini game 1 (mirror) process, the shifting to the dedicated mini game occurs. After the end of the mini 5 game, the 29-option game is continued. In a mini game 2 (electric chair) process, the shifting to the dedicated mini game occurs. After the end of the mini game, the 29 option game is continued. In an END process, all non selected icons are displayed in gray as a result. Then 10 the shifting to the roulette random determination game or the tombstone 4-option game occurs. [0388] In the 29-option game, as shown in FIG. 135, the introduction screen is displayed (F111) and the 29 options 15 selection screen is displayed (F112). When the END is selected (F113), after the selected option is highlighted (F114), non-selection gray display is executed (F115). Thereafter, if a character is obtained (F116), a roulette random determination process is executed (F117) . On the 20 other hand, when no character is obtained (F121), a tombstone 4-option process is executed (F122). [0389] In addition to the above, when the credit payout is selected (F118), after the selected option is highlighted 25 (F119), the 29 options selection screen is displayed to 196 execute the 29-option game (F120). When the door 2 options (1 option) is selected (F123), after the selected option is highlighted (F124) , a door 2 options (1 option) bonus process is executed (F125) and the credits are 5 displayed (F126). [0390] When the mini game 1 is selected (F127), the selected option is highlighted (F128) Then a mini game 1 process is executed (F129) and the credits are displayed 10 (F130). When the mini game 2 is selected (F131) , the selected option is highlighted (F132). Then a mini game 2 process is executed (F133) and the credits are displayed (F134). [03911 15 To be more specific, the Franken BONUS is divided into an introduction stage, a selection screen stage, and a selection operation and selection result display stage. In the introduction stage, as shown in FIG. 136, and introduction screen showing the title of "FRANKEN BONUS" 20 is displayed. Then the stage shifts to the selection screen stage and, as shown in FIG. 137, a selection screen is displayed. In the selection screen, a message "Select Stone Coffin" is displayed in an upper part of the screen, and a control panel operation navigation text is displayed 25 on the touch buttons in a lower part of the screen. The 197 stone coffin icons are kept in the non-display state until one of then is selected. The options are "Number of Payout" that is four digits at the maximum, "Vampire Bonus", "Mummy Bonus", "Wolfman Bonus", "Vampire Bonus + 5 Number of Payout", "Mummy Bonus + Payout Number of Credits", "Wolfman Bonus + Payout Number of Credits", "Mini Game 1", "Mini Game 2", "Mini Game 1 + Payout Number of Credits", "Mini Game 2 + Payout Number of Credits ", and "END". 10 [0392] As shown in FIG. 138, when the "END" is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the stone coffin icons and "END" is displayed. The non-selected 15 icons are all displayed in gray. Thereafter, a roulette random determination process is executed if a character icon has been obtained. A tombstone 4-option process is executed if no character icon has been obtained. [0393] 20 As shown in FIG. 139, when the credit payout is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the stone coffin icons, and the payout is displayed. The accumulative increment is executed on the 25 bonus win meter. Thereafter, after the WIN process, the 198 state of waiting for the selection comes back. The bonus win meter is not reset. That is to say, the display of the accumulative values is continued. [0394] 5 As shown in FIG. 140, if the door 2 options game is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the stone coffin icons, and the door 2 options icon or the obtained character icon is displayed. 10 Then a door 2 options (1 option) bonus process is executed. When the acquisition of a character is succeeded, the obtained character sits at the table. When the acquisition of a character is unsuccessful, the icon is displayed in gray and the obtained credits are displayed. 15 The state of waiting for the selection comes back. [0395] As shown in FIG. 141, when the mini game 1 is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is 20 executed for the stone coffin icons, and the icon of the mini game 1 is displayed. Then a mini game 1 process is executed. After the WIN process, the state of waiting for the selection comes back. 10396] 25 As shown in FIG. 142, when the mini game 2 is 199 selected o the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the stone coffin icons, and the icon of the mini game 2 is displayed. Then a mini game 2 process is 5 executed. After the WIN process is executed, the state of waiting for the selection comes back. [0397] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken BONUS: 1 option indication effect) 10 When there is s directly-obtained character (i.e., a character obtained without the execution of 2-option game) in the Franken BONUS, a 1-option indication effect is executed to notify the player of the existence of the directly-obtained character. The 1-option indication 15 effect is conducted at the start of the 29-option game when any one of the following conditions 1 to 3 is established. The condition 1 is a case where the mummy is the directly-obtained character. The condition 2 is a case where the wolfman is the directly--obtained character. 20 The condition 3 is a case where the vampire is the directly-obtained character. The conditions 1 to 3 may be combined. [0398] The details of the 1-option indication effect will 25 be given below. As shown in FIG. 143(a), before a 200 character is obtained, a character to be directly obtained shows one's face at an upper part of the screen (i.e., above the selectable icon). The character shows one's face at predetermined intervals, and this operation is 5 repeated until the character is selected and obtained. The figure shows a case where all three characters are directly obtained. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 143 (b) , the character no longer shows one's face and sits at the table after the acquisition of the character. As shown in 10 FIG. 143(c), when plural characters show their faces, the character which has not been obtained continues the showing of the face. The face showing continues until the acquisition of all characters is completed. [0399] 15 (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken Bonus - Door 2 Options Game) The following will describe a case where the door 2 options game is selected in the 29-option game of the Franken BONUS. It is noted that in the Franken BONUS the 20 1-option game in which a character is directly obtained without conducting the 2-option game is executed at a predetermined probability. [0400] In the 2-option game, two options appear on the 25 screen. The layout of the options is randomly determined 201 each time. The options are fixed payout and character acquisition. The selection is performed only once. After the bonus, the 29 option game is continued. In the case of the 1-option game, the character acquisition state 5 starts while the 29-option screen is kept displayed. [0401] In the 2-option game, the following processes 1 to 6 are executed. In the process 1, two selectable icons (door icons) are displayed on the screen. In the process 10 2, a text requesting the selection of an icon is displayed. In the process 3, the cursor for the selection of the control panel is hidden until the BET button on the control panel 30 is pressed. Only the BET buttons 34 to 39 are in the on state. The cursor appears at the upper 15 left corner as one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. [0402] In the process 4, after the selection by the player, 20 the result of the selected icon is conducted. The non selected icons are displayed in gray. By the icons, a fixed payout process and a character acquisition process are executed. In the fixed payout process, a payout is displayed and the obtained credits are added to the bonus 25 win meter in an increment manner. In the character 202 acquisition process, the animation of the character acquisition is reproduced. [0403] In the process 5, the 29-option game is continued at 5 the end of the bonus. When a character is obtained, the obtained character sits at the table in the 29 options screen. In the process 6, the state of character acquisition (i.e., the state in which the selected icon is changed to a character and the character sits at the 10 table) while the 29 options screen is being displayed, in case of 1-option game. [0404] In the door 2 options game, as shown in FIG. 144, a door 2 options game icon is displayed (F141), When the 1 15 option game is selected (F142), the start screen of the 29-option game is displayed (F143) and the 29-option game is executed (F144) In the meanwhile, if the 2-option game is selected (F145), the 2-option game screen is displayed (F146). When a character is obtained (F147), 20 the obtained character is displayed (F148). After the start screen of the 29-option game is displayed (F149), a 29-option game is executed (F150) On the other hand, in case of fixed payout (F151) , the payout is displayed (F152) , and after the start screen of the 29-option game 25 is displayed (F153), the 29-option game is executed (F154) 203 [0405] More specifically, in a door 1 option bonus, as shown in FIG. 145, an effect is executed for the stone coffin icons and an obtained character icon is displayed. 5 Then the 29 options screen comes back and the obtained character sits at the table. Then the 29-option game is continued. [0406] In the 2-option game, as shown in FIG. 146, an 10 effect is executed for the stone coffin icons and two door icons are displayed. Then a door 2 options screen is displayed. The door 2 options screen shows the title of "MONSTER'S ROOM", the sub title of "FIND A MONSTER", the navigation text of "Select a DOOR", and the button 15 operations. The door 2 options screen further includes a character display region and a payout display region. These display regions are hidden until each of which is selected. [0407] 20 When a character is obtained in the door 2 options screen, as shown in FIG. 147, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the door icon and the obtained character is displayed. Then the Franken mum opens the door and wake 25 the character up. The non-selected icons are displayed in 204 gray. Thereafter, the 29-option game comes back and the obtained character sits at the table. In addition to the above, the icon shows the obtained character icon. Then the 29-option game is continued. 5 [0408] When the fixed payout is selected in the door 2 options screen, as shown in FIG. 148, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the door icon and a payout is displayed. The 10 accumulative increment is executed on the bonus win meter. In addition to the above, the Franken mum opens the door and the non-selected icons are displayed in gray. Subsequently, after the execution of the WIN process, the state of waiting in the 29-option game comes back. In 15 addition to the above, the icon shows the character acquisition icon in gray. Then the 29-option game is continued. [0409] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken BONUS - Mini 20 Game 1) The following will describe a case where the mini game 1 is selected in the 29-option game of the Franken BONUS. In the mini game 1, eight options are displayed in the screen. The layout of the options is randomly 25 determined each time. The options are all numbers, that 205 is, "1", "2", 11311, and "4". The selection is permitted three times in total. The option which is selected once cannot be selected again. The three-digit number resulting from three selections 3 (x LINE BET) indicates 5 the credits to be obtained. After the end of the bonus, the 29-option game is continued. [0410] In the door 2 options game, the following processes 1 to 7 are executed. In the process 1, eight selectable 10 icons (mirror icons) are displayed on the screen. In the process 2, a text requesting the selection of an icon is displayed. In the process 3, the cursor for the selection of the control panel is hidden until the BET button on the control panel 30 is pressed. Only the BET buttons 34 to 15 39 are in the on state. The cursor appears at the upper left corner as one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. The cursor for the selection automatically moves to the next icon, after the selection. 20 In the process 4, after the selection by the player, the result of the selected icon is displayed. The numbers that are the selection results are inserted into the corresponding digits. In the process 5, after three selections, non-selected icons are displayed in gray. In 25 the process 6, the three-digit number formed by the three 206 selections (x LINE BET) is added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. In the process 7, the 29-option game is continued at the end of the bonus. [0411] 5 In the mini game 1, as shown in FIG. 149, a mini game 1 icon is displayed (F161). Then the title is displayed (F162) and a selection screen is displayed (F163). Then a selection operation screen 1 is displayed (F164) and a selection result screen is displayed (F165). 10 Then a selection operation screen 2 is displayed (F166) and a selection result screen is displayed (F167). A selection operation screen 3 is displayed (F168) and a selection result screen is displayed (F169). Then a selection completion screen is displayed (F170) , a total 15 WIN signboard is displayed (F171), and then the 29-option game comes back (F172). [0412] To be more specific, in the mini game 1, as shown in FIG. 150, an effect is executed for the stone coffin icons, 20 and the icon of the mini game 1 is displayed. Then the introduction screen of the mini game 1 is displayed. The introduction screen shows the title of "Mirror Bonus". [0413] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 151, a selection screen 25 is displayed. In the selection screen, three boxes each 207 being used for displaying one digit are provided. Three digits are represented by these three boxes. The types of the numbers are n"1" to "4". In addition to the above, in the selection screen, one of three types of the navigation 5 texts, "Choose the MIRROR for the one's digit", "Choose the MIRROR for the ten's digit.", and "Choose the MIRROR for the hundred's digit." is displayed in a switchable manner. Furthermore, the selection screen includes an explanation display region displaying the explanation "A 10 number hidden in each MIRROR.", a selection result display region displaying a number selected from "1"r to "4", and a button control panel. [04141 Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 152, before the 15 selection, the first digit of the three digits in an upper part of the screen flickers. The flickering notifies the player that the selection is reflected to the flickering digit. Until the selection is made, a navigation text requesting the selection is displayed. The navigation 20 text disappears when the selection is made. An effect is conducted for the mirror and a number is displayed in the mirror. The selected number is put in the first digit of the three digits in the upper part of the screen. This operation is shown in animation. 25 [0415] 208 Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 153, the state of waiting for the selection returns. Among the three digits in the upper part of the screen, the second digit flickers. The flickering notifies the player that the selection is 5 reflected to the flickering digit. Until the selection is made, a navigation text requesting the selection is displayed. The navigation text disappears when the selection is made. An effect is conducted for the mirror and a number is displayed in the mirror. The selected 10 number is put in the second digit of the three digits in the upper part of the screen. This operation is shown in animation. [04161 Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 154, the state of 15 waiting for the selection returns. Among the three digits in the upper part of the screen, the third digit flickers, The flickering notifies the player that the selection is reflected to the flickering digit. Until the selection is made, a navigation text requesting the selection is 20 displayed. The navigation text disappears when the selection is made. An effect is conducted for the mirror and a number is displayed in the mirror. The selected number is put in the third digit of the three digits in the upper part of the screen. This operation is shown in 25 animation. 209 [0417] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 155, the three digits in the upper part of the screen flicker. The flickering notifies the player that the number has been determined. 5 The non-selected icons are displayed in gray. Then a dedicated total WIN signboard is displayed. The value calculated by "three-digit number x LINE SET is added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. It is noted that the "WIN" display region in the figure is a single 10 level region and displays only one type of text. The display region 1112311 shows a result and always display a three-digit number. The display region 11x LINE BET" display a text for calculation. The display region 111234 CREDITS" displays the finally-obtained credits which is 15 four digits at the maximum. Then the 29-option game comes back. [0418] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken Bonus - Mini Game 2) 20 The following will describe a case where the mini game 2 is selected in the 29-option game of the Franken BONUS. In the mini game 2 a meter (voltage meter) appears in the screen. The meter has four levels. As the level increases as Lvl - Lv2 - Lv3 -> Lv4, the payout is changed 25 in accordance with the achieved level. As the player 210 presses the SPIN button, the level of the meter is increased. This, however, does not influence on the payout. After the end of the bonus, the 29-option game is continued. 5 [0419] In the mini game 2, the following processes 1 to 5 are executed. In the process 1, a 4-stage meter (voltage meter) is displayed in the screen. In the process 2, an effect of the voltage meter is executed in accordance with 10 the internally-determined payout. That is, an effect of waking up the Franken sleeping on the electric chair is conducted. In the process 3, while the voltage meter is in operation, the voltage meter is increased or decreased in response to an input to the SPIN button by the player. 15 In the process 4, a payout corresponding to the level indicated when the voltage meter stops is obtained. In the process 5, the 29-option game is continued at the end of the bonus. [0420] 20 In the mini game 2, as shown in FIG. 156, a mini game 2 icon is displayed (F181). Then the title is displayed (F182) and an introduction screen 1 is displayed (F183) . Then an introduction screen 2 is displayed (F184) and a 4-stage meter is displayed (F185). 25 [0421] 211 More specifically, in the mini game 2, as shown in FIG. 157, an effect is executed for the stone coffin and the icon of the mini game 2 is displayed. Then an introduction screen having the title "Electric chair 5 bonus" is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 158, a game explanation "Press the SPIN button rapidly and raise the voltage meter" is displayed. Then start declaration texts "GET READY" and "GO!" are displayed. These start declaration texts are continuously displayed 10 in animation. [0422] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 159, a meter effect screen having a 4-stage meter is displayed. The 4-stage meter has a fan-shaped analog display region. This analog 15 display region is arranged to indicate the state of progress from left to right in the figure, in analog. The analog display region is divided into four areas. These areas are, from left to right in the figure, a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area. At each 20 of the upper ends of the first to fourth areas, the number of payout is displayed. In addition to the above, on the upper edge side of the analog display region, a pointing unit is provided to indicate the state of progress. The pointing unit is arranged to be movable along the upper 25 edge. Furthermore, on the left edge and right edge sides 212 of the analog display region, "MIN"' are "MAX" are displayed, respectively. [0423] The operation of the meter effect screen with the 5 arrangement above will be described. As shown in FIG. 160, the pointing unit of the voltage meter moves from the MIN to the border between Lvl and Lv2. A teasing effect is executed around the border so that it is indeterminate whether the pointing unit goes to Lv2 or remains in Lv1. 10 On the screen, an electric current corresponding to the voltage meter is applied to the Franken mum sleeping on the electric chair. When the pointing unit remains in Lvi, The voltage meter stops in the Lv1. The result corresponding to Lvi is displayed. The Franken mum 15 sleeping on the electric chair wakes up. The number of payout is added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. Then the 29-option game comes back. [0424] On the other hand, when the pointing unit does not 20 remain in Lvl, as shown in FIG. 161, the voltage meter moves from Lvl to the border between Lv2 and Lv3. A teasing effect is executed around the border so that it is indeterminate whether the pointing unit goes to Lv3 or remains in Lv2. On the screen, an electric current 25 corresponding to the voltage meter is applied to the 213 Franken mum sleeping on the electric chair. When the pointing unit remains in Lv2, the voltage meter stops in Lv2. The result corresponding to Lv2 is displayed. The Franken mum sleeping on the electric chair wakes up. The 5 number of payout is added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. Then the 29-option game comes back. [0425] On the other hand, when the pointing unit does not remain in Lv2, as shown in FIG. 162, the voltage meter 10 moves from Lv2 to the border between Lv3 and Lv4. A teasing effect is executed around the border so that it is indeterminate whether the pointing unit goes to Lv4 or remains in Lv3. On the screen, an electric current corresponding to the voltage meter is applied to the 15 Franken mum sleeping on the electric chair. When the pointing unit remains in Lv3, the voltage meter stops in Lv3. The result corresponding to Lv3 is displayed. The Franken mum sleeping on the electric chair wakes up. The number of payout is added to the bonus win meter in an 20 increment manner. Then the 29-option game comes back. When the pointing unit remains in Lv4, as shown in FIG. 163, the voltage meter moves from Lv3 to MAX. The result corresponding to Lv4 is displayed. The Franken mum sleeping on the electric chair wakes up. The number of 25 payout is added to the bonus win meter in an increment 214 manner. Then the 29-option game comes back. [0426] When the voltage meter operates as above, it is possible to change the operation of the voltage meter by 5 making an input to the spin button 46. As the spin button 46 is pressed during a bonus, the voltage meter is increased. This, however, does not influence on the WIN credit which has internally been determined at the start of the bonus. 10 [0427] Details of how the voltage meter increases will be given. The voltage meter automatically increases over time, and also increases in response to an input from the player. The upper limit of the increase in the voltage 15 meter is determined in advance for each phase. There are two patterns of the increase in the voltage meter. In a pattern 1, no input is made to the button and the meter automatically increases over predetermined time. In a pattern 2, the meter increases when the input to the 20 button is made for a predetermined number of times. When an input to the button is made in the state of the- pattern 1, the time is reset. The predetermined time and the predetermined number of times of the input are not uniform in the pattern 2. Basically, the time and the number 25 increase at the each teasing point and as the meter gets 215 close to Lv4. [0428] The upper limit of the increase in the voltage meter will be detailed. As shown in FIG. 164, assume that the 5 first area, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area of the voltage meter are provided along a linear line. In this case, the upper limit exists around the right edge part of each area, and the teasing point exists around this upper limit. The pattern of the 10 increase in the voltage meter is divided into phases 1 to 4. As shown in FIG. 165, the phase 1 includes an increase operation 1 in which the analog indicated amount reaches the middle of the second area and an increase operation 2 in which the analog indicated amount remains in the first 15 area. One of these phases is randomly selected. When the payout is determined in Lv1, if the increase is being performed in the increase operation 1, the payout is determined after the analog indicated amount in the second area disappears. On the other hand, when the increase is 20 being performed in the increase operation 2, the payout is immediately determined. In the meanwhile, when the payout is not determined, the process shifts to the phase 2. [0429] As shown in FIG. 166, the phase 2 includes an 25 increase operation 1 in which the analog indicated amount 216 reaches the middle of the third area and an increase operation 2 in which the analog indicated amount remains in the second area. One of these phases is randomly selected. When the payout is determined in Lv2, if the 5 increase is being performed in the increase operation 1, the payout is determined after the analog indicated amount in the third area disappears. On the other hand, when the increase is being performed in the increase operation 2, the payout is immediately determined. In the meanwhile, 10 when the payout is not determined, the process shifts to the phase 3. [0430] As shown in FIG. 167, the phase 3 includes an increase operation 1 in which the analog indicated amount 15 reaches the middle of the fourth area and an increase operation 2 in which the analog indicated amount remains in the third area. One of these phases is randomly selected. When the payout is determined in Lv3, if the increase is being performed in the increase operation 1, 20 the payout is determined after the analog indicated amount in the fourth area disappears. On the other hand, when the increase is being performed in the increase operation 3, the payout is immediately determined. In the meanwhile, when the payout is not determined, the process shifts to 25 the phase 4. As shown in FIG. 168, in the phase 4, the 217 analog indicated amount is continuously increased from the last state in the phase 3 to the fourth area. [04311 (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken Bonus -> 4 5 Option Game) At the end of the 29-option game in the Franken BONUS, a 4-option game occurs when no character has been obtained. When the 4-option game occurs, four options appear in the screen. The layout of the options is 10 randomly determined each time, The selection is made only once. The options are "Acquisition of Character", "Revival Ghost Bonus", and "END". When the "END" is selected, the Franken BONUS ends. When a symbol other than the "END" is selected, the shifting to the 15 corresponding bonus occurs. [0432] In the 4-option game, the following processes 1 to 5 are executed. In the process 1, four selectable icons (tombstones) appear on the screen. In the process 2, a 20 text requesting the selection of an icon is displayed. In the process 3, the cursor for the selection of the control panel 30 is hidden until one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 on the control panel 30 is pressed. Only the BET buttons 34 to 39 are in the on state. The cursor appears at the 25 upper left corner as one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 is 218 pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. [0433] In the process 4, after the selection by the player, 5 the result of the selected icon is displayed. By the respective icons, a character acquisition process, a revival ghost bonus process, and an END process are executed. In the character acquisition process, the shifting to the roulette random determination occurs. All 10 non-selected icons are displayed in gray. In the revival ghost bonus process, a fixed credit is obtained and the shifting to the revival ghost bonus occurs. All non selected icons are displayed in gray. In the END process, a fixed credit is obtained and the Franken BONUS ends. 15 All non-selected icons are displayed in gray. In the process 5, the result screen is displayed when the "END" is selected. [0434] In the 4-option game, as shown in FIG. 169, a 20 selection screen is displayed (F191) When the END is selected (F192), after the selection result is displayed(F193) , non-selected results are displayed (F194). Then a total WIN signboard is displayed (F195) and the normal game comes back (F196) . In addition to the above, 25 when the character acquisition is selected (F197), the 219 selection result is displayed (F198) and non-selected results are displayed (F199), and then a roulette random determination game is executed (F200). In addition to the above, when the revival ghost bonus is selected (F201), 5 the selection result is displayed (F202) and non-selected results are displayed (F203), and then a revival ghost bonus is executed (F204). [0435] More specifically, in the 4-option game, to begin 10 with, a selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 170. In the selection screen, a message "Select a TOMBSTONE" is displayed in an upper part of the screen, whereas a navigation text "FIND A MONSTER" is displayed on the touch buttons in a lower part of the screen. Below the 15 navigation text, four tombstones showing "Revival Ghost Bonus + Number of Payout", "END + Number of Payout", and "Character" are provided to be hidden until the selection. The layout of these tombstones is randomly changed each time. 20 [0436] When the "END" is selected in the selection screen above, as shown in FIG. 171, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the tombstone and "END" is displayed. The 25 payout is accumulatively added to the bonus win meter in 220 an increment manner. Thereafter, non-selected icons are all displayed in gray. [0437] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 172, a dedicated 5 total WIN signboard is displayed. The value of the total WIN is added to the win meter in an increment manner. It is noted that the text "BONUS CREDITS = 123456" indicates the total bonus WIN not including the roulette. The displayed number is six digits at the maximum. In 10 addition to the above, "FRANKEN BONUS Total = 123456 CREDITS" indicates the total bonus. The displayed number is six digits at the maximum. Then the normal game comes back. [0438] 15 As shown in FIG. 173, when "Character" is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the tombstone and the obtained character icon is displayed. Non-selected icons are all displayed in gray. Then the 20 shifting to the roulette random determination process occurs. [0439] As shown in FIG. 174, when the "revival ghost bonus" is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text 25 requesting the selection disappears. An effect is 221 executed for the tombstone and the icon of the revival ghost is displayed. The payout is accumulatively added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. Non-selected icons are all displayed in gray. Then the shifting to the 5 revival ghost bonus occurs. [0440] (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken Bonus - 4 Option Game - Revival Ghost Bonus) In the 4-option game, the revival ghost bonus occurs 10 when the revival ghost bonus is selected. When the bonus occurs, 10 options appear in the screen. The layout of the options is randomly determined each time. The options are "Fixed Payout", "Character Acquisition", and "END"I. The bonus ends when the END icon is selected. When the 15 character acquisition icon is selected, the shifting to the roulette random determination occurs. [0441] In the revival ghost bonus, the process 1 to the process 5 are executed. In the process 1, 10 ghost icons 20 that are selectable icons are displayed. In the process 2, a text requesting the selection of an icon is displayed. In the process 3, the cursor for the selection of the control panel 30 is hidden until one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 on the control panel 30 is pressed. Only the BET 25 buttons 34 to 39 are in the on state. The cursor appears 222 at the upper left corner as one of the BET buttons 34 to 39 is pressed, and the SPIN button is turned on and the determination becomes available. The cursor for the selection automatically moves to the next icon, after the 5 selection. [04423 In the process 4, after the selection by the player, the result of the selected icon is displayed. By the respective icons, a fixed payout process, a character 10 acquisition process, and an END process are executed. In the fixed payout process, a payout is displayed and the obtained credits are added to the bonus win meter in an increment manner. The number of options is kept to be 10. In the character acquisition process, the shifting to the 15 roulette random determination occurs. Non-selected icons are all displayed in gray. In the END process, non selected icons are all displayed in gray. In the process 5, the result screen is displayed when the END is selected. [0443] 20 In the revival ghost bonus, as shown in FIG. 175, after an introduction screen is displayed (F211), a selection screen is displayed (F212) . When the END is selected (F213), the selection result is displayed (F214) and non-selected results are displayed (F215) . Then a 25 total WIN signboard is displayed (F216) and the normal 223 game comes back (F217). In addition to the above, when the character acquisition is selected (F218) , the selection result is displayed (F219) and non-selected results are displayed (F220), and then a roulette random 5 determination game is executed (F221) . In addition to the above, when the fixed payout is selected (F222), the selection result is selected (F223) and non-selected result are displayed (F203) , and then a selection screen is displayed (F224). 10 [0444] More specifically, in the revival ghost bonus, to begin with, an introduction screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 176. The introduction screen displays titles "REVIVAL GHOST" and "ONE MORE CHANCE!". Thereafter, as 15 shown in FIG. 177, a selection screen is displayed. In the selection screen, in an upper part thereof, a message "FIND A MONSTER" and a navigation text "Select any GHOST" are displayed. In addition to the above, 10 ghost icons including a ghost icon "1234 CREDITS", a ghost icon "END", 20 and a ghost icon "Character Acquisition" are provided. The content of each ghost icon is hidden until the selection. In addition to the above, the layout of the ghost icons is randomly changed each time. [04451 25 When "END" is selected on the selection screen, as 224 shown in FIG. 178, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the ghost icon and "END" is displayed. Non-selected icons are all displayed in gray. 5 [0446] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 179, a dedicated total WIN signboard is displayed. The value of the total WIN is added to the win meter in an increment manner. It is noted that the text "BONUS CREDITS = 12345611 indicates the 10 total bonus WIN not including the roulette. The displayed number is six digits at the maximum. In addition to the above, "FRANKEN BONUS Total = 123456 CREDITS" indicates the total bonus. The displayed number is six digits at the maximum. Then the normal game comes back. Then the 15 shifting to the normal game occurs. [0447] As shown in FIG. 180, when the "Character Acquisition" is selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An 20 effect is executed for the ghost icon and the obtained character icon is displayed. Non-selected icons are all displayed in gray. Then the shifting to the roulette random determination process occurs. [0448] 25 As shown in FIG. 181, when the "Fixed Payout" is 225 selected on the selection screen, the navigation text requesting the selection disappears. An effect is executed for the ghost icon and a payout is displayed. The payout is accumulatively added to the bonus win meter 5 in an increment manner. After the execution of the WIN process, the state of waiting for the selection comes back. Until the selection is made, a navigation text requesting the selection is displayed. [0449] 10 (Operations of Slot machine 10: Franken Bonus: Roulette Random Determination Game) The roulette random determination game is executed when a character is obtained at the end of the 29-option game, a character is obtained in the 4-option game, or 15 when a character is obtained in the revival ghost bonus. In the roulette random determination game, a payout random determination using the effect mechanism 131 of the top box 12 is executed for each obtained character, during the Franken BONUS. The payout random determination using the 20 effect mechanism 131 of the top box 12 is conducted based on the data table shown in FIG. 188. When a plurality of characters have been obtained, the payout random determination is carried out in the order of mummy wolfman - vampire. 25 [0450] 226 In the roulette random determination game, the process 1 to the process 3 are executed. In the process 1, for each obtainer character, payout random determination using the effect mechanism 131 of the top box 12 is 5 conducted. When more than one character has been obtained the payout random determination is executed in the order of Mummy -> Wolfman -* Vampire. In the process 2, the payout result is displayed. The result is displayed for four seconds. This may be skipped by pressing SPIN 10 buttons. In the process 3, after the random determinations are all completed, the result screen is displayed. [0451] In the roulette random determination game, as shown 15 in FIG. 182, a selection midway screen is displayed (F231). When Mummy is obtained (F232), a mega-top-related image is displayed (F233) and a random determination result screen is displayed (F234). When Wolfman is obtained (F241), a wolfman random determination process is executed (F242) 20 When Vampire is obtained (F243), a vampire random determination process is executed. When any other character is obtained (F245), after a total WIN signboard is displayed (F246), the normal game is executed (F247). [0452] 25 In addition to the above, When Mummy has not been 227 obtained (F235), whether Wolfman has been obtained is determined. When Wolfman has been obtained (F235A) , after the mega-top-related screen is displayed (F236), the random determination result screen is displayed (F237). 5 When Vampire has been obtained (F243), the vampire random determination process is executed. If any other character has been obtained (F245), a total WIN signboard is displayed (F246) and the normal game is executed (F247). [0453] 10 When Wolfman has not been obtained (F238), after the mega-top-related screen is displayed (F239), the random determination result screen is displayed (F2403). After the total WIN signboard is displayed (F246), the normal game is executed (F247). 15 [0454] More specifically, in the roulette random determination game, as shown in FIG. 183, the state of during random determination is set after an introduction effect. The bonus win meter disappears. In the during 20 random determination screen, a navigation text is displayed. There are three types of navigation texts corresponding to the respective monsters, namely, "LOOK UP", "for VAMPIRE'S award", "for WOLFMAN'S award", and "for MUMMY'S award". 25 [0455] 228 When Mummy has been obtained, as shown in FIG. 184, "LOOK UP" and "for MUMMY'S award" are displayed while the random determination is being conducted at the effect mechanism 131 of the top box 12. Then the random 5 determination result of the four digits at the maximum such as 11123411, a text for the calculation "x LINE BET", and the final obtained credits of the five digits at the maximum such as 111234511 are displayed. Thereafter, if Wolfman has been obtained, the wolfman random 10 determination process is executed, if Vampire has been obtained, the vampire random determination process is executed, and if any other character has not been obtained, a dedicated total WIN signboard is displayed. [0456] 15 In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 185, when Mummy has not been obtained but Wolfman has been obtained, "LOOK UP" and "for WOLFMAN'S award" are displayed while the random determination is being executed at the effect mechanism 131 of the top box 12. Then the random 20 determination result of the four digits at the maximum such as "1234", a text for the calculation "x LINE BET", and the final obtained credits of the five digits at the maximum such as "12345" are displayed. Thereafter, if Vampire has been obtained, the vampire random 25 determination process is executed, and if any other 229 character has not been obtained, a dedicated total WIN signboard is displayed. [0457] In addition to the above, as shown in FIG. 186, when 5 Mummy has not been obtained and Wolfman has not been obtained, "LOOK UP" and "for VAMPIRE'S award" are displayed while the random determination is being executed at the effect mechanism 131 of the top box 12. Then the random determination result of the four digits at the 10 maximum such as "1234", a text for the calculation "x LINE BET", and the final obtained credits of the five digits at the maximum such as 1 2 3 4 5 " are displayed. Then a dedicated total WIN signboard is displayed. [0458] 15 The dedicated total WIN signboard displays the total bonus WIN not including the roulette, which is six digits at the maximum such as "BONUS CREDITS = 123456" and the total bonus WIN including the roulette, which is six digits at the maximum such as " = 123456". At the same 20 time, the icon of the obtained character is displayed. Furthermore, the dedicated total WIN signboard displays the total bonus of six digits at the maximum such as "FRANKEN BONUS Total = 123456 CREDITS". Then the shifting to the normal game occurs. 25 [0459] 230 (Operations of Slot machine 10: Gamble Game) As shown in FIG. 189, when the money is lower than the processable value such as one dollar, a "RESIDUAL GAMBLE" screen is displayed if a gamble start condition 5 such as the pressing of a collect button is satisfied (F253) . When the gamble button is pressed, Gamble starts. On the other hand, when the collect button is pressed, Call Attendant is displayed (F254). When the spin button 46 is pressed, the screen of the normal game comes back 10 (F255). [04601 When "WIN" is achieved in Gamble (F256), a predetermined amount of money such as one cent is awarded and a token is paid out through the hopper. In addition 15 to the above, the addition to the credit meter is executed (F257). Thereafter, after a predetermined time such as two seconds elapses, the screen of the normal game comes back (F258). On the other hand, when "LOSE" appears in Gamble (F259) , a LOSE screen is displayed (F260). 20 Thereafter, after a predetermined time such as two seconds elapses, the screen of the normal game comes back (F261). [0461] The roles of the buttons in the progress of the gamble game will be described. In the cashout button 32, 25 GAMBLE ON corresponds to "TAKE WIN" and GAMBLE OFF 231 corresponds to "TAKE WIN". In the gamble button 44, GAMBLE ON corresponds to "Gamble Start" and GAMBLE OFF corresponds to "i-I'. IN the maximum BET button 45, GAMBLE ON corresponds to "Invalidated" and GAMBLE OFF corresponds 5 to "Gamble Start". In the spin button 46, GAMBLE ON corresponds to "To Normal Game" and GAMBLE OFF corresponds to "To Normal Game". [0462] As shown in FIG. 190, the "RESIDUAL GAMBLE" screen 10 has a card display area, *a navigation area, and a meter area. In the card area is displayed a card image. The entirety of the card area has a touch sensor function. On the navigation area, various navigation texts are displayed. 15 [0463] The limit of the value winnable in Gamble is set in the AUDIT. The maximum number of times of Gamble is also set in the AUDIT. For example, the maximum number of times is set at five and the number of times of Gamble is 20 set so as to be five or lower. Whether the touch panel can be used is switchable in some countries. [0464] As shown in FIG. 191, when the shifting to the gamble game occurs, the message "PLAY ON, GAMBLE or TAKE 25 WIN RED" disappears. Immediately after the clearance of 232 the RAM, the card history is empty until the gamble game is played. A message "SELECT RED OR BLACK OR TAKE WIN" is displayed. In the gamble screen, a heart-shaped red button and a spade-shaped black button are turned on and a 5 TAKE WIN button at the center is turned on. The other buttons are turned off. [0465] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 192, the amount bet on "GAMBLE AMOUNT" is displayed. Then one of the heart 10 shaped red button, the spade-shaped black button, and the TAKE WIN button at the center on the gamble screen is selected. When the TAKE WIN button is selected, the amount of WIN is added to the credits at once and the idle state comes back. 15 [0466] In case of Miss in Gamble, as shown in FIG. 193, non-selected options are darkened. At the left edge of the gamble history field, the card history is displayed at once. The preceding card history moves right. The trace 20 of the movement is not illustrated in animation, and hence the history is rewritten at once. The central card result is displayed at once. At this stage, there are no changes in the win meter and the gamble meter. Sound indicating hard luck is output and the shifting to the normal game 25 occurs after several seconds. 233 [0467] In case of Success in Gamble, as shown in FIG. 194, non-selected options are darkened. At the left edge of the gamble history field, the card history is displayed at 5 once. The preceding card history moves right. The trace of the movement is not illustrated in animation, and hence the history is rewritten at once. On the central card, a normal card and a card with a WIN text are alternately displayed at intervals of one frame, and success sound is 10 output for a predetermined time. To the win meter, the value increase as a result of Gamble is added at once. When the player plays the gamble game until reaching the maximum number to times, the value won is added to the credits at once and the idle state comes back. As shown 15 in FIG. 194, when the player has not played the gamble game until reaching the maximum number to times, a card is turned inside out and the gamble game is continued. [0468] While in the present embodiment the number of 20 paylines L is 30, the number of paylines is not limited; the number of paylines may be a predetermined number such as 25. [0469] Although in the present embodiment the bonus winning 25 is a case where three or more trigger symbols are 234 rearranged, the disclosure is not limited to this arrangement. For example, the bonus winning may indicate the state in which a predetermined time elapses after the end of the previous bonus game. 5 [0470] In addition to the above, according to the present embodiment, the free game is arranged so that, symbols are variably displayed in the display block 28 and the variation is stopped, and a payout amount is determined in 10 accordance with the symbols having stopped or a combination thereof (i.e., a game usually run on a slot machine). The free game of the disclosure, however, is not limited to the arrangement above. The free game may be a game different from a slot game. For example, card 15 games such as Poker, shooting games, fighting games may be run. As a result of the free game, a game medium may be paid out or may not be paid out. [0471] In addition to the above, when a free game is run 20 based on the fact that the number of times of the normal game counted in the insurance mode reaches a predetermined number and then the number of times of the normal game counted in the insurance mode reaches the predetermined number again, a free game different from the previous free 25 game may be run. The free game of the present invention 235 may be designed in various ways, as long as the game does not presuppose the betting of a game medium. [0472] The above embodiment thus described solely serves as 5 a specific example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to such an example. Specific structures and various means may be suitably designed or modified. Further, the effects of the present invention described in the above embodiment are not more 10 than examples of most preferable effects achievable by the present invention. The effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments described above. [0473] 15 Further, the detailed description above is mainly focused on characteristics of the present invention to fore the sake of easier understanding. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and is applicable to diversity of other embodiments. Further, 20 the terms and phraseology used in the present specification are adopted solely to provide specific illustration of the present invention, and in no case should the scope of the present invention be limited by such terms and phraseology. Further, it will be obvious 25 for those skilled in the art that the other structures, 236 systems, methods or the like are possible, within the spirit of the invention described in the present specification. The description of claims therefore shall encompass structures equivalent to the present invention, 5 unless otherwise such structures are regarded as to depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Further, the abstract is provided to allow, through a simple investigation, quick analysis of the technical features and essences of the present invention by an 10 intellectual property office, a general public institution, or one skilled in the art who is not fully familiarized with patent and legal or professional terminology. It is therefore not an intention of the abstract to limit the scope of the present invention which shall be construed on 15 the basis of the description of the claims. To fully understand the object and effects of the present invention, it is strongly encouraged to sufficiently refer to disclosures of documents already made available. [04741 20 The detailed description of the present invention provided hereinabove includes a process executed on a computer. The above descriptions and expressions are provided to allow the one skilled in the art to most efficiently understand the present invention. A process 25 performed in or by respective steps yielding one result or 237 blocks with a predetermined processing function described in the present specification shall be understood as a process with no self-contradiction. Further, the electrical or magnetic signal is transmitted/received and 5 written in the respective steps or blocks. It should be noted that such a signal is expressed in the form of bit, value, symbol, text, terms, number, or the like solely for the sake of convenience. Although the present specification occasionally personifies the processes 10 carried out in the steps or blocks, these processes are essentially executed by various devices. Further, the other structures necessary for the steps or blocks are obvious from the above descriptions. Throughout this specification and the claims which 15 follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of 20 integers or steps. The reference in this specification to any prior publication (or information derived from it), or to any matter which is known, is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or admission or any form of suggestion 25 that that prior publication (or information derived from 238 it) or known matter forms part of the common general knowledge in the field of endeavour to which this specification relates. 239

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[1] 1. A gaming machine comprising: an input device configured to receive an input from 5 a player; a display device; and a controller programmed to execute the steps of: (al) displaying a selection screen showing a plurality of types of options including a first option on 10 the display device; (a2) when the selection of the first option from the plurality of types of options is received by the input device, selectively executing one of a first process of executing a predetermined game and providing a game item 15 advantageous for the player to the player based on a result of the predetermined game and a second process of immediately providing the game item to the player; and (a3) if the second process is executed in the step (a2) when the selection of the first option is received by 20 the input device, displaying an image indicating the execution of the second process along with the selection screen.
[2] 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, 25 the controller is programmed to, 240 display the plurality of types of the options including a second option in addition to the first option on the selection screen, and (a4) further execute the step of, when the selection 5 of the second option among the plurality of types of the options is received by the input device, executing a benefit game on condition that the game item has been awarded to the player in the step (a2). 10
[3] 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein, the game item is a game character, and the controller is programmed to: in the step (a3) , display the game character as an image indicating the execution of the second process. 15
[4] 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein, there are a plurality of types of the game character, and the controller is programmed to: 20 in the step (al), display, on the display device, the selection screen showing the plurality of types of the options including a plurality of types of the first option corresponding to the plurality of types of the game character, respectively, 25 in the step (a2), when the selection of one of the 241 types of the first option is received by the input device, selectively execute one of the first process and the second process to provide the type of the game character among the types of the game character corresponding to the 5 selected type of the first option to the player, and in the step (a3) , if the second process is executed in the step (a2) when the selection of one of the types of the first option is received by the input device, display the game character to be provided to the player upon the 10 execution of the second process, on the display device as an image indicating the execution of the second process.
[5] 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, , 15 the game item is a game character, and the controller is programmed to: in the step (a3), display the game character as an image indicating the execution of the second process. 20
[6] 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein, there are a plurality of types of the game character, and the controller is programmed to: in the step (al) , on the display device, the 25 selection screen showing the plurality of types of the 242 options including a plurality of types of the first option corresponding to the plurality of types of the game character, respectively, in the step (a2), when the selection of one of the 5 types of the first option is received by the input device, selectively execute one of the first process and the second process to provide the type of the game character among the types of the game character corresponding to the selected type of the first option to the player, and 10 in the step (a3), if the second process is executed by the processing unit of (a2) when the selection of one of the types of the first option is received by the input device, display the game character to be provided to the player upon the execution of the second process, on the 15 display device as an image indicating the execution of the second process. 243

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